Women exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy have babies who grow unusually fast in the first months
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Thirdhand smoke exposure linked to fabric type, heat, and humidity
A study led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has found chemicals in thirdhand smoke, or THS, get
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Infant antibiotic exposure can affect future immune responses toward allergies
Exposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon—a valuable
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Study links exposure to nighttime artificial lights with elevated thyroid cancer risk
People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing
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Prenatal BPA exposure may contribute to the male bias of autism spectrum disorder
A new study by researchers from Chulalongkorn University, Tohoku University, and The George Washington University is the first to identify
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Health care workers’ COVID-19 infections driven mainly by community exposure
In a well-resourced health system with adequate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), health care worker risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection was more
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After COVID-19 exposure, when can young athletes resume play?
(HealthDay)—Young athletes who’ve had moderate COVID-19 symptoms should be symptom-free for 14 days and get their doctor’s OK before returning
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Prenatal tobacco exposure may raise risk for pediatric psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Prenatal tobacco exposure is associated with an increased risk for pediatric psoriasis, according to a study published online Jan. 20
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Flame-retardant exposure increases anxiety, affects social behaviors in prairie vole
New research led by North Carolina State University has shown that early life exposure to a commonly used flame-retardant mixture
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Little evidence PFAS exposure harms health
Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent organic pollutants found most commonly in firefighting foam. Every now and again,
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