Tag: Environment
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
Genetic component for 40 percent of phenotypes studied; 25 percent have environmental risk factors
Residential Greenness Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
More greenness near residence linked to lower urinary levels of epinephrine and F2-isoprostane
Greening Vacant Land Improves Neighborhood Mental Health
Cleaning up vacant lots in resource-limited urban settings can aid residents' mental health
Low-Level Lead Exposure Ups CVD Mortality Risk in U.S. Adults
Environmental lead exposure tied to all-cause, cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease mortality
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked to Diabetes Disparities
Exposure to diabetes-associated environmental EDCs may contribute to racial, socioeconomic disparities
Poor Environmental Quality Tied to Higher Cancer Rates
Rural areas a bit safer than urban ones; environmental threats seem key, researchers say
Small Dietary Changes Cut Water Use, Can Improve Health
Adoption of optimized diets also accompanied by reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
Amish Farm Environment May Protect Children From Asthma
Amish, Hutterite children have profound differences in proportions, phenotypes, functions of immune cells
