Tag: Environment
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
Hay Fever Symptoms Worse in Urban Versus Rural Areas
Levels of pollutants, pollen counts, and seasonality across land-use types may impact symptoms, authors say
Higher Neighborhood Walkability Tied to Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk
Risk for gestational diabetes decreased with increasing quartiles of the neighborhood walkability index
Genetic, Environmental Prenatal Risk Factors Play Role in Early Atopic Dermatitis
Nonmodifiable risk factors include gestational diabetes, maternal history of allergy, prenatal history of eczema
