Tag: Environment
Lead Exposure in Utero or in Childhood Tied to Higher Risk for Criminal Behavior
However, authors say more studies are needed to quantify magnitude of risk
Prevalence of Endometriosis Increased With Cadmium Exposure
Twofold increase seen in prevalence of endometriosis for cadmium concentration in second and third versus first quartile
Nearby Nature Does Not Protect Against Early Childhood Eczema
Exposure to coniferous, mixed forests and agriculture areas associated with elevated eczema risk
Living in Disadvantaged Neighborhood Shortens Breast Cancer Survival
Findings seen after adjusting for sociodemographics, comorbidity, breast cancer risk factor, access to care, tumor, and guideline-concordant treatment
EPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
Agency aims to slash emissions of ethylene oxide at medical sterilizing plants because long-term exposure to the odorless gas raises cancer risks
EPA Wants to Accelerate U.S. Sales of Electric Vehicles, Boosting Air Quality
The proposals, which kick in with model year 2027, would cut nearly 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2055
Vibrio Vulnificus Infections Expanding Their Range
V. vulnificus infections may be present in every Eastern U.S. State by 2081 to 2100 under medium-to-high future emissions and warming
Environmental Impact of Prostate MRI and Biopsy Considerable
Overall, 8.1 million kg CO2 equivalents could be avoided by performing 100,000 fewer unnecessary biopsies
Green Space, Tree Coverage Tied to Lower Risk for Postpartum Depression
Physical activity is plausible pathway linking green space to lower risk
Living Near Fracking Tied to Increase in Hospitalizations in Seniors
Older adults who lived near fracking sites had excess hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases
