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New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

A new paper surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the disease, suggesting that an understanding of these dynamics is key to developing targeted interventions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and managing its complications.

25 Jul 2024

Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences in air pollution-related deaths in the United States

Disparities in mortality rates by ethnicity, race, educational attainment, social vulnerability, and rurality, ascribed to differences in susceptibility and exposure to particulate matter up to 2.5 millimeters in diameter (PM2.5).

25 Jul 2024

Communities near warehouses face higher health risks

A first-of-a-kind study now shows that people living in communities located next to these large warehouses are exposed to 20% more of a traffic-related air pollutant that can lead to asthma and other life-threatening health conditions.

25 Jul 2024

Traffic-related ultrafine particles impair mitochondrial function in human olfactory cells

Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows.

24 Jul 2024

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

23 Jul 2024

Black Americans more likely to die from causes related to air pollution, study finds

Everyone knows that air pollution is bad for health, but how bad depends a lot on who you are.

22 Jul 2024

Living near greenspace in midlife tied to slower cognitive decline in older age

The association between midlife residential greenness and cognitive decline.

22 Jul 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure doubles psoriasis risk, study finds

Long-term exposure to air pollution and genetic predisposition significantly increase the risk of developing psoriasis, highlighting the roles of both environmental and genetic factors.

17 Jul 2024

Is air pollutant exposure during pregnancy associated with infant cerebral palsy risk?

The association between prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution during the pregnancy and the risk of cerebral palsy in the infant.

12 Jul 2024

Burning ammonia for maritime fuel could lead to devastating public health impacts

As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate change and have human health impacts.

11 Jul 2024

Study highlights the impact of prenatal ozone exposure on early childhood growth and obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of various health issues later in life.

11 Jul 2024

Embracing Plastic Free July: The Bedfont® Scientific Limited Commitment to a Sustainable Future.

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Chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase lupus risk, research shows

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs.

10 Jul 2024

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

A pioneering study, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth by almost 40%.

8 Jul 2024

Pollution News and Research

New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences in air pollution-related deaths in the United States

Communities near warehouses face higher health risks

Traffic-related ultrafine particles impair mitochondrial function in human olfactory cells

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

Black Americans more likely to die from causes related to air pollution, study finds

Living near greenspace in midlife tied to slower cognitive decline in older age

Long-term air pollution exposure doubles psoriasis risk, study finds

Is air pollutant exposure during pregnancy associated with infant cerebral palsy risk?

Burning ammonia for maritime fuel could lead to devastating public health impacts

Study highlights the impact of prenatal ozone exposure on early childhood growth and obesity

Embracing Plastic Free July: The Bedfont® Scientific Limited Commitment to a Sustainable Future.

Chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase lupus risk, research shows

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

Urban configuration impacts health and sustainability in Europe

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

Does long-term air pollution exposure lead to loss of independence in later life?

Potential strategies to turn menstrual cups into consumers' popular and sustainable choice

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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