Exposure to nicotine during development inhibits the function of neurons controlling the tongue, according to research in newborn rats recently […]
Prolonged oxygen exposure causes long-term deficits on hippocampal mitochondrial function in newborns
Findings recently published in Nature Scientific Reports by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Manimaran Ramani, M.D., indicate that in […]
Study finds link between ambient ozone exposure, carotid wall thickness
Long-term exposure to ambient ozone appears to accelerate arterial conditions that progress into cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to a […]
New study investigates how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes
A new study has investigated how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. Researchers from […]
Mother’s exposure to pesticides may increase autism risk, study says
Mother’s exposure to pesticides may increase risk of autism: Controversial study claims weed killer raises risk by 10% Researchers looked […]
Paclitaxel exposure in vascular device not linked to mortality
(HealthDay)—Exposure to paclitaxel in drug-coated balloons used in procedures for the treatment of symptomatic femoropopliteal peripheral arterial disease is not […]
Exposure to organochlorine pesticides in the womb linked to poorer lung function in childhood
Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in the womb go on to have worse lung function in childhood, […]
Microbiome serves as sentinel for nerve gas exposure
Exposure to banned nerve agents remains a major public health concern globally, especially because of the recent air-release of these […]
Bigger cut in smoke exposure for immediate nicotine reduction
(HealthDay)—Immediate reduction of nicotine in cigarettes leads to significantly greater decreases in biomarkers of smoke exposure than gradual reductions in […]
Prenatal exposure to violence leads to increased toddler aggression toward mothers, study finds
Babies whose mothers experience interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers in […]