Tag: Environment
Diabetes Complications More Common in Patients Not Living in Urban Areas
Findings seen for residents of remote areas and small towns compared with those living in cities
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke in Women
Stroke risk significantly elevated at concentrations ranging from 2 to 4 pCi/L, below the U.S. EPA Radon Action Level
More Cancers Linked to Contaminated Water at Camp LeJeune
Prenatal Humidity, Temperature Exposure Linked to Childhood BP
Higher humidity associated with faster increase in systolic blood pressure, and higher temperature linked to slower increase
$250B of U.S. Health Costs Could Be Tied to Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics
Most of the cost burden is from polybrominated diphenylethers
Exposure to Green Space Boosts Young Children’s Bone Mineral Density
Increase in green space within 1,000 m of a residence tied to lower risk for having bone density below the 10th percentile
Those Aware of Climate Change’s Health Impact Have More Interest in Cancer Screenings
Authors say findings support the need for environmental health literacy
Agricultural Glyphosate Spray Detected in Pregnant People Living Near Fields
Concentrations higher during the spray season
EPA Proposes Removing 100 Percent of Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System
Utility companies expected to cover most of the cost, but there is $15 billion available in the 2021 infrastructure law to help
