Tag: Environment
Residing in Low-Income, Low Food-Access Neighborhoods Tied to Higher Child BMI
Residence during pregnancy and early childhood associated with body mass index measured through 15 years
Air Pollution Exposure Increases Risk for Parkinson Disease
Among those with Parkinson disease, air pollution tied to higher risk for developing akinetic rigid disease and dyskinesia
World Trade Center Exposure Linked to Increased DNA Methylation
WTC-exposed women more often had hypermethylated cytosine-phosphate-guanine probe sites
Asthma Inhalers Tied to Large Greenhouse Gas Emissions Production
Metered-dose inhalers were responsible for nearly all inhaler-related emissions
Clinicians Are Interested in Climate Change Education
Two-thirds to three-quarters of respondents believe it is relevant in their lives or clinical practice
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
