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Wildfires often spew plumes of toxic smoke throughout the western United States, eroding decades of improvements in air quality. But the impact of this wildfire smoke on human health is just beginning to be analyzed. A new paper by…

1. IntroductionUrban green spaces (GSs), as the sole natural elements within urban structures, play a pivotal role in residents’ daily lives. They provide a range of services, including mitigating urban heat island effects , promoting…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study by New York and Rocky Mountain U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs researchers showed blast…

Multiple detections of regulated and unregulated chemical (inorganic, organic) analytes or elements were detected in both privately and publicly supplied tap water samples from 20 residences in Cape Cod, Massachusetts that…

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This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USA *…

1. IntroductionHypoxia is a condition characterized by insufficient O2 at different levels, resulting in several physiological manifestations. Different hypoxic types have been described, including hypobaric-hypoxia (HH) (high…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Topiramate—an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar…

The incidence of autism spectrum disorder is higher among children exposed to topiramate in the second half of pregnancy compared with the general population of…

In homes across America, an invisible threat may be lurking — one that could affect the health of our youngest and most vulnerable. Recent findings presented this month at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners…

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as of 2016. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention,…

1. IntroductionInfant cereals are one of the first solid foods introduced to infants . They can be classified as processed cereal-based foods, prepared primarily from one or more milled cereals, starchy root products, or both. In…

For immediate release: March 20, 2024 Boston, MA—Topiramate—an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar disorder—does not appear to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among…

1. IntroductionExposure to natural environments, particularly forests, has been extensively researched and shown to offer numerous health benefits . Research suggests that being in forest settings can effectively prevent the occurrence…

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Abstract The current OSHA method for quantifying harms from toxics does not work as well as it should. Much of the problem lies with a judiciary that fails in sceintific literacy governing risk, exposure, and harm. This article…

Abstract The current OSHA method for quantifying harms from toxics does not work as well as it should. Much of the problem lies with a judiciary that fails in sceintific literacy governing risk, exposure, and harm. This article…

1. IntroductionFour years have passed since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the severe acute respiratory coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 31 January 2020 and a global…

Environmental pollutants known as “forever chemicals” may increase risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls, according to a new NIEHS-funded study by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine.…

1. IntroductionPsychological factors play a significant role in the development and progression of various health conditions . Among these factors, emotional and psychological disorders such as stress, depression, and anxiety are…

LIBERAL, KS – Federal investigators determined a Liberal truck washing company failed to protect workers from hydrogen sulfide gas as they entered over-the-road tanker trailers to clean them out, causing one worker’s fatal injuries and…

March 01, 2024 The Department of Defense has a responsibility to protect service…

1. IntroductionPesticides are the most used chemicals globally in agriculture, public health, and in domestic applications; consequently, a great part of the population may be exposed to these compounds.Due to their potential toxicity,…

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3.1. Climatic ConditionsNatural conditions and resources play crucial roles in the evaluation of the sustainability of a city. Achieving urban sustainability requires the consideration of a combination of interdependent indicators from…

When listening to music, the human brain appears to be biased toward hearing and producing rhythms composed of simple integer ratios — for example, a series of four beats separated by equal time intervals…

Reston, Va. — A new USGS report, co-produced with the Havasupai Tribe, identifies exposure pathways posed by uranium mining in the Grand Canyon watershed that arise from traditional uses and cultural values placed on resources. Previous…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic…

Aasron Goodarzi (left) stands at the well head on Henk de Haan's (right) property. New study finds elevated radon gas levels in rural homes with close proximity to…

Children’s Mercy researcher and team will conduct outreach activities aimed at improving environmental conditions that promote positive health outcomes February 28, 2024…

1. IntroductionThe primary risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders is aging . The increasing prevalence of these diseases worldwide can be…

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Why GAO Did This Study With the emergence and rapid global spread of COVID-19, smartphone apps have been developed to supplement manual contact tracing, which is a public health measure used to slow the spread of infectious…

1. IntroductionIncreasingly, studies are linking air pollution to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth (PTB) . Among these pollutants, volatile organic compounds such as BTEX (benzene, toluene,…

1. IntroductionThe history of mining is many centuries old , and it has impacted the environment for its duration. However, an understanding of the environmental pollution risks that occur with mining dumps has only been developed…

Discussion Since 2016, person-to-person outbreaks of hepatitis A in the United States have been increasingly occurring among persons who use drugs, those who experience homelessness, and men who have sex with men (1). The risk for…

Thai farmers are more likely to display health symptoms and biological signs of pesticide poisoning during the active rice farming period compared to the non-active farming period, according to NIEHS-funded research. The study was…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Agent Orange, an herbicide used during the Vietnam War, is a known toxin with wide-ranging health…

1. IntroductionClimate change impacts mental health through a complex multidimensional interaction between causal and correlational pathways . Directly or indirectly, climate change is linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),…

2.1. Data SourcingThe data on actual exposure to noise and time were collected for a sledge-based cable yarder using the equipment, methods, and protocols described by Cheţa et al. . This covered close to 7 h of recording taken in a…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessSystematic Review 1 Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Section of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and…

It has long been known that agricultural pesticides are one of the greatest threats to bees and other essential pollinators. What farmers have lacked is an understanding of how different pesticides, applied at various times on a variety…

Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure in utero does not appear to increase the risk for childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessSystematic Review 1 Maternal and Child Nursing Department, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942,…

Hornbuckle leads a team of interdisciplinary researchers focused on identifying sources of airborne PCBs and how they affect human health. (Photo courtesy of the University of Iowa) Approaches for studying airborne exposure to…

Wilmington Man Arrested After Lewdness and Indecent Exposure Incidents at…

Wilmington Man Arrested After Lewdness and Indecent Exposure Incidents at…

IntroductionPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results in substantial costs to society. Prevalence of PTSD among adults is high, especially among those presenting to primary care settings. Evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for…

New research conducted at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health finds exposure to arsenic in drinking water was significantly reduced among Americans using public water systems following a 2006 Environmental Protection…