Tag: environmental health
Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to More Than Double Risk of Parkinson’s Disease, UCLA Study Finds
Researchers at UCLA have found that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos approximately doubles the risk of Parkinson's disease, with…
Air pollution drives school absences and health symptoms in Delhi and Dhaka youth, new study shows
A new study of 814 young people in Delhi and Dhaka finds that high air pollution days significantly increase respiratory…
Europe’s climate policy shows unequal air quality gains across regions, new modelling reveals
Europe's climate policies will reduce air pollution but unequally, leaving disadvantaged regions with minimal health gains, according to a modelling…
Microplastics Found in Human Arterial Plaque Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Microplastics detected in nearly 6 in 10 patients with arterial plaque are linked to a 4.5-fold increased risk of heart…
Early-life plastic chemical exposure linked to persistent anxiety in male animals
Perinatal exposure to diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), a plasticizer found in medical devices and consumer products, produced persistent anxiety-like behaviors in…
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Persist in Ski Wax Rooms Despite Regulatory Bans
New research reveals PFAS 'forever chemicals' persist in ski wax facilities years after regulatory bans. The study highlights ongoing health…
Land Use Changes in Southeast Asia Linked to 13,000 Annual Deaths from Air Pollution
New research reveals land use changes in Southeast Asia cause 13,000 annual deaths from air pollution, with Indonesia, Vietnam, and…
Rare Earth Mining Creates Hidden Public Health Crisis in Myanmar
Rare earth mining operations in Myanmar are creating an unmonitored environmental health crisis as global demand for these critical minerals…