Tag: Environment
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Likelihood of Lost Independence Among Seniors
Findings show strongest associations for traffic-related air pollution
Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Six of 10 categories of environmental toxicants linked to prevalence of depressive symptoms
Volatile Organic Compound Exposure Tied to Higher Risk of Overactive Bladder
Age, gender, hypertension, and alcohol consumption may influence the association
Alternative Pembrolizumab Administration Yields Environmental Advantages
Weight-based, extended interval dosing and pharmacy-level stewardship strategies would result in fewer administration events
Some Environmental Stressors Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Extreme temperatures linked to increased CV mortality and morbidity; extreme weather events linked to persistent CV risk
One in Five Children Globally Has Excess Weight
Prevalence of obesity showed 1.5-fold increase in 2012 to 2023 versus 2000 to 2011
Nonwhite Adults With Cognitive Impairment More Likely to Live in Polluted Areas
Authors say clinical trials should take into account environmental exposures and injustices
Green Space May Benefit Mental Health in Early Childhood
Association seen between green space and fewer internalizing symptoms
EPA Sets Strict Limit on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in U.S. Drinking Water
Social, Environmental Adversities Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
Even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors, environmental factors independently tied to higher risk
