Tag: Environment
Fracking Activity May Up Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk
Risk for heart failure hospitalization increased with pad preparation, stimulation, production phases of fracking activity
Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
More daytime noise tied to 30 percent higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease
Non-Health Care Spending Linked to Infant Mortality Rates
Increase of $0.30 per person in environmental spending linked to drop of 0.03 deaths/1,000 live births
Exposure to Burning Wood Linked to Abnormal Cardiac Parameters
Abnormal cardiac function, structure seen with exposure to pesticides, metals, burning wood
Outdoor Artificial Light at Night May Worsen Sleep in Teens
Also, outdoor artificial nighttime light associated with higher risk for mental health disorders in adolescents
Perfluoroalkyl Substances Linked to Earlier Natural Menopause
High PFAS concentration in U.S. women associated with median time to menopause two years earlier
Environmental Chemical Exposure Tied to Kidney Disease in the U.S.
Researchers identify link between seven chemicals and chronic kidney disease
Epidemic Growth of COVID-19 Not Linked to Latitude, Temperature
Slower epidemic growth strongly tied to restrictions of mass gatherings, school closure, social distancing
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates May Be Impacted by Disasters
In Japan, cervical cancer screening rates decreased in areas affected by 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Reduced Power Plant Emissions Tied to Better Asthma Measures
Local residents used less rescue medication, had fewer asthma-related hospitalizations, ED visits
