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Study examines effect of phthalate exposure in humans’ sperm epigenetics

A new three-year, $440,000 study led by environmental health scientist Richard Pilsner at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is now underway to investigate whether phthalate levels in expectant fathers have an effect on the couples' reproductive success, via epigenetic modifications of sperm DNA.

12 Jun 2014

New methods for detection of fecal pollution in Norwegian watercourses

The Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research, Bioforsk, has tested and implemented a set of methods for the detection of fecal pollution in Norwegian watercourses.

9 Jun 2014

Practice Greenhealth recognizes UCLA Health System with Partner for Change awards

Both Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, have been honored with 2014 Partner for Change awards by Practice Greenhealth, a nonprofit organization that works with the health care community to increase efficiencies and environmental stewardship while improving patient safety and care through the use of best practices and new tools and knowledge.

9 Jun 2014

Kaiser Permanente receives 32 environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenhealth

Kaiser Permanente has received a record 32 environmental excellence awards this year from Practice Greenhealth, the national membership organization for hospitals and health systems committed to environmentally responsible operations and care.

6 Jun 2014

Public health issues often ignored in many transportation projects

A new study from the University of Colorado Denver shows public health issues are often ignored in many transportation projects, especially when major roads are built through lower-income neighborhoods.

3 Jun 2014

Despite worsening economic conditions, infant health improves among poor Americans

Despite worsening economic conditions for those at the bottom, infant health has steadily improved among the most disadvantaged Americans, according to a review published in Science by Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs

23 May 2014

Study: Children's asthma linked to air pollution in 2nd trimester of pregnency

Children who are exposed in utero to high levels of particulate air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may be at greater risk of developing asthma in early childhood, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

20 May 2014

Olive oil supplements may counteract adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution

Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

20 May 2014

Olive oil supplements may counteract adverse cardiovascular effects of air pollution

19 May 2014

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can increase asthma risk in children

19 May 2014

COPD patients exposed to warm indoor temperatures have greater disease-related morbidity

If you suffer from COPD, staying cool this summer may provide much more significant benefits than simply feeling more comfortable. A study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University says it may also keep you healthier.

19 May 2014

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

A statin drug commonly used to lower cholesterol is not effective in reducing the number and severity of flare ups from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a large multicenter clinical trial designed and directed by Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

19 May 2014

Fetal membranes exposed to oxidative stress can trigger premature aging of placenta

A new study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is the first to show that premature aging of the placenta due to oxidative stress is the cause of many preterm births. The study appears today in the American Journal of Pathology.

14 May 2014

Rat pups exposed to tobacco smoke are at higher risk of developing metabolic disease

While many parents-to-be are aware that the health of their baby starts before they've actually arrived into the world, recent research reveals that "harm" (i.e., tobacco smoke, dirty air, poor nutrition, even preeclampsia) may not present itself disease-wise until well into adulthood or when a second harmful "hit" triggers the individual's susceptibility.

6 May 2014

Hormone disrupting pollutants affecting the development of wild birds along urban rivers

New research indicates that hormone disrupting pollutants are affecting the health and development of wild birds nesting along the urban rivers of South Wales.

30 Apr 2014

GSK, Theravance announce availability of Anoro Ellipta in the US for COPD treatment

GlaxoSmithKline plc and Theravance, Inc. today announced that Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation powder), the first once-daily product approved in the US that combines two long-acting bronchodilators in a single inhaler for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is now available to retail pharmacies in the US.

28 Apr 2014

Pollution News and Research

Study examines effect of phthalate exposure in humans’ sperm epigenetics

New methods for detection of fecal pollution in Norwegian watercourses

Practice Greenhealth recognizes UCLA Health System with Partner for Change awards

Kaiser Permanente receives 32 environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenhealth

Public health issues often ignored in many transportation projects

Despite worsening economic conditions, infant health improves among poor Americans

Study: Children's asthma linked to air pollution in 2nd trimester of pregnency

Olive oil supplements may counteract adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution

Olive oil supplements may counteract adverse cardiovascular effects of air pollution

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can increase asthma risk in children

COPD patients exposed to warm indoor temperatures have greater disease-related morbidity

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

Fetal membranes exposed to oxidative stress can trigger premature aging of placenta

Rat pups exposed to tobacco smoke are at higher risk of developing metabolic disease

Hormone disrupting pollutants affecting the development of wild birds along urban rivers

GSK, Theravance announce availability of Anoro Ellipta in the US for COPD treatment

Nitrogen Pollution, Climate And Land Use: Why What We Eat Matters

Researchers launch detailed atlas with environment and health maps

Study finds correlations between seasonal ambient air pollutants and pregnancy loss in Mongolia

Study evaluates stigma and public perceptions related to lung cancer

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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