health

Feb 05, 2015

Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to lowered IQ in children

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A recent study published in the Journal PLOS ONE has found an association between maternal exposure to phthalates—chemicals commonly...

Oct 15, 2014

Pesticide exposure linked to depression in agricultural workers

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A new epidemiological study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives by researchers from the University of North Carolina,...

Sep 29, 2014

Pesticides found in U.S. streams and rivers

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A report just released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) found pesticides in streams and rivers sampled across the United...

Sep 18, 2014

Alternative lifestyle associated with healthier mothers

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A recent study in the European Journal of Public Health found that women who adhered to alternative lifestyles, including making...

Sep 16, 2014

Pesticides and respiratory health

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A recent commentary published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine calls for research to increase our understanding of risks to...

Sep 15, 2014

Organic food policies in schools foster healthier food environments

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A recent study published in Perspectives in Public Health has found that Danish schools committed to...

Sep 11, 2014

Neonicotinoid residues found in commonly consumed produce

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According to a study conducted by scientists from Harvard University and published in the journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, neonicotinoid...