The world population is ageing. For the first time, there are more people over 65 than under five, according to the World Health Organization. By 2050, the global population of people aged 60 and over will double. The number of people aged 80 or over is expected to triple betweenRead More →
This article was originally published here BMJ open. 2022 Apr 29;12(4):e048683. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048683. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Primary/elementary schools are crucial settings for early weight management interventions, but the effects on children’s weight are small. This may be because the environments in which these schools are located promote unhealthy behaviors that leadRead More →
This article was originally published here About Int. 8 Apr 2022;164:107230. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107230. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Widespread environmental contamination can directly interact with human immune system functions. Environmental effects on the immune system can influence human susceptibility to respiratory infections as well as the severity of infectiousRead More →
Depression is influenced more by environmental factors than genetics, according to a study conducted in Sri Lanka, a country devastated by a long civil war (1983-2009) and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, resulting in hundreds thousands of deaths and massive damage. economic losses. More than half of the differences inRead More →
Since October of last year, some of the largest proposed luxury housing complexes and developments in California have been canceled or massively delayed, either by the courts or directly by the government. In October, a San Diego Superior Court judge halted most of the SD County Otay Ranch project dueRead More →
Accurate mapping of infection prevalence and risk is an essential tool to inform disease prevention and control strategies, as illustrated here for human echinococcosis in western China. Daniel Parson March 18, 2022 Gansu in Western China image courtesy of pixabay – user Liruoyingdoudou2009 Human echinococcosis – distribution and impactEchinococcosis isRead More →
Several factors, including environmental risk factors, can play a role in triggering flare-ups of ulcerative colitis, during which symptoms return or worsen. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the colon and rectum. During flare-ups, people usually experience symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. ARead More →
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain Social factors, such as low socioeconomic status and crowded housing, and genetic factors, such as gene variants related to inflammatory pathways, likely impact health outcomes related to COVID-19. In an article published in Advanced Geneticsthe researchers propose a framework for considering the interactions between these differentRead More →
As the technique of manufacturing refrigeration has developed, new research and innovative designs are helping commercial refrigerators and freezers improve to provide users with a quality experience, especially in that they have taken a more environmentally friendly approach, changing the use of freon gas and some consumables for new typesRead More →
In this report of SADE OGUNTOLAChildhood diabetes expert Dr. Oluwakemi Ashubu who treats diabetes in children explains why it is and how mothers can help their children cope and live successfully with the disease. THAT children can be diabetic. Is it true ? It’s true. People of any age canRead More →
This article was originally published here Sci Total Environ. February 2022 26:154182. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154182. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Studies on the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) indicate that geo-environmental factors played an important role in the global pandemic. However, there has been no systematic review of the impactRead More →
February 11, 2022 2 minute read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Rockett does not report any relevant financial information. Please see the study for all relevant disclosures by other authors. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Please provide your email address to receive anRead More →
First subcategory: Friends role model Participants reported that factors such as the role model of friends/peers, the importance of the role of friends, having friends who smoke, imitation of friends, and interaction with smokers were effective in the tendency of adolescents to smoke. A teenager said that “…My friends whoRead More →
This article was originally published here About Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Feb 6. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-19016-1. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has posed a major threat to global public health. Understanding the spatio-temporal characteristics of outbreaks and the environmental factors of H5N1Read More →
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain In December 2019, several cases of atypical pneumonia caused by an unknown agent were reported in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China. At the beginning of January 2020, it was announced that these cases were caused by a new coronavirus. The virus was laterRead More →
Different variables such as a patient’s economic status, type of job, and nutrition can impact the death rate A Harvard University study has suggested a potential link between gender and Covid death rates, with men dying at a higher rate than women, but experts say there are additional factors toRead More →
LAWRENCE — Researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas teamed up with colleagues from three other institutions to study what makes some groundwater conservation programs more effective than others. The project, funded by $1.6 million from the National Science Foundation, focuses on two regions whereRead More →
This article was originally published here Peer J. 2022 Jan 6;10:e12732. doi: 10.7717/peerj.12732. eCollection 2022. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected millions of people around the world. The infection spreads mainly by inhaling infected droplets. Saudi Arabia is a vast country with different climatic conditions. METHODS: The studyRead More →
According to eBay Motors Group, environmental and sustainability considerations are the main driver for those buying used electric and hybrid cars. The company’s latest Consumer Insight Panel study found that 75% of those looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV) did so for environmental reasons, while a quarter were motivatedRead More →
Environmental and sustainability considerations have a greater influence on buyers who choose an electric or hybrid car than the potential savings in running costs. According to an eBay Motors Group study, the latest Consumer Insight Panel survey of 2,000 used car buyers in the market found that almost half (49%)Read More →
This article was originally published here Annu Rev Public Health. January 4, 2022. doi: 10.1146 / annurev-publhealth-052120-101420. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT New evidence supports a link between environmental factors including air pollution and chemical exposures, climate and the built environment, and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Read More →
In children, keeping animals has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory symptoms, particularly asthma and symptoms associated with asthma. A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the link between pets and respiratory health among schoolchildren in Zhongshan, a city in southern China. The results of the analysis wereRead More →
Twin study points to important environmental factors in Alzheimer’s disease The question of genetic vs environmental influences plays a major role in research on brain aging, with researchers from UNSW Sydney Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) revealing new knowledge about one hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease – amyloid plaques –Read More →
LIVING PATIENTS in geospatial hotspots of urothelial carcinoma (UC) prevalence are less likely to be white, to have a higher income, or to be tobacco users, and more likely to reside near sources of byproducts industrial and environmental pollutants (IBP / EP), according to researchers from Charlotte, NC, and Wynnewood,Read More →
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Credit: Unsplash / CC0 Public domain High air pollution and living far from blue or green spaces negatively influence the health-related quality of life of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study by researchers at the University of London. ‘Alberta and the Barcelona InstituteRead More →
Adelaide Hebert, MD, chief of pediatric dermatology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Texas, delved into the intricate details of eczema, sharing her experience with the disease in pediatric patients. To hear what she had to say, watch the video below. Morgan Petronelli, Deputy Editor: Well, thank you veryRead More →
Pharmapack Report 2021, an industry report released ahead of Pharmapack Europe in Paris on October 13-14, features an in-depth review of the industry led by Team Consulting and Cambridge Design Partnership. According to the organizers, the report includes a positive assessment of the pharmaceutical drug delivery devices market for theRead More →
October 4, 2021 7:41 AM Posted: October 4, 2021 7:41 AM MADISON, Wisconsin – From annual exams to water and air quality, a number of factors impact a child’s health. As families focus on developing healthy habits, it’s the environmental impacts that are often overlooked, and SSSM Health Director ofRead More →
By Amir Vera, CNN (CNN) – The search for Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito’s fiancé, is heading into another week and authorities don’t seem any closer to finding him. Laundrie was accused of using two financial accounts that did not belong to her between August 30 and September 1. No chargesRead More →
Petito’s death was considered a homicide. The search continues as investigators attempt to piece together what happened to Petito, 22, and Laundrie, 23, on their road trip across the West this summer. The couple had regularly posted their trips online using the hashtag #VanLife, but those posts abruptly ended inRead More →
When it comes to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you may wonder if nature or upbringing plays the biggest role in its occurrence. For example, let’s say more than one of your children has been diagnosed with ADHD. Maybe you are wondering if you are doing something to provoke it.Read More →
Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. There will always be challenges in any entrepreneurial activity, as entrepreneurship is basically aimed at solving urgent and difficult to solve problems in the market. However, some markets are known to have inherent challenges that hamper aspiring entrepreneurs even before they canRead More →
When it comes to your sidewalk, the money and time you spend on making it sustainable shouldn’t be wasted. Environmental factors can have a significant impact on the performance of your pavement and cause serious damage. Let’s take a look at the different environmental factors to watch out for. 1.Read More →
A new collection of 500 shares aimed at reducing mortality and disease caused by environmental risk factors has been created. And, if the actions are fully implemented, almost 25% of deaths worldwide could be prevented, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO, environmental pollution and otherRead More →
August 27, 2021 1 min read Source / Disclosures Published by: Source: Owen D, et al. Rapid assessment of the 10-year evidence of dry eye flare-ups. Presented at: Summer Symposium on Women in Ophthalmology; August 26-29, 2021; Amelia Island, Florida. Disclosures: Owen says he is the Director of Medical SciencesRead More →
Environmental and genetic factors can contribute to lung cancer, which develops as a result of the cells in the lungs growing out of control. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. In recent years, the search for genetic mutations in cancerousRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS – The combination of threats from COVID-19 and extreme heat in many socially vulnerable communities across the United States is a real concern for public health officials, highlighting the need to better understand how the aggravating factors can increase the risk of COVID-19. In a new study published inRead More →
Credit: public domain CC0 Machine learning can accurately predict cardiovascular disease and guide treatment, but models that incorporate the social determinants of health can better capture risks and outcomes for diverse groups, according to a new study by researchers from the School of Global Public Health and the Tandon SchoolRead More →
Researchers don’t study enough type 1 diabetes in minority populations, said Ezio Bonifacio, PhD, professor of diabetes and preclinical stem cell work at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany. Transcription: Do we know what genetic or environmental factors “tip the balance” in the development of type 1 diabetes (T1D)? AreRead More →
Computer vision technology is increasingly used in areas such as automatic surveillance systems, self-driving cars, facial recognition, healthcare, and social distancing tools. Users need accurate and reliable visual information to fully exploit the benefits of video analytics applications, but the quality of video data is often affected by environmental factorsRead More →
A stimulating environment keeps the “hippocampus” – which is the brain’s memory control center – young, so to speak. The causes of this are molecular mechanisms that affect the regulation of genes. These current findings from studies in mice provide clues as to why an active and varied life canRead More →
environmental factors as a percentage of skin problems During the summer months, when the harmful effects of the sun increase, health and skin care becomes more important. Studies show that 80% of the factors that cause skin aging are caused by environmental factors. In addition, even when the weather isRead More →
June 17, 2021 A biologist from RUDN University studied the aggressive effect of environmental factors, such as ozone, salts and water, on Ultrafine nanofibers of biopolymers. The RUDN University biologist studied the aggressive impact of environmental factors (water, salts and ozone) on ultrafine nanofibers of biopolymers. The results will helpRead More →
During pandemics, protective behaviors must be motivated by effective communication. A critical factor in understanding a population’s response to such a threat is the fear it elicits, as fear both helps motivate protective responses, but can also lead to panic behaviors. Additionally, lockdown measures affect well-being, making it important toRead More →
The ability to precisely control processing rates and achieve energy savings has generalized the application of frequency converters (VFDs) and they are increasingly applied to loads in harsh environments. As with many electronic devices, environmental conditions can be a key factor in durability and reliability; temperature, humidity, shock and vibration,Read More →
Associate Professor Ken tachibana, reveals how prenatal exposure to ambient fine particles disrupts DNA methylation and subsequent gene expression in fetal development Human and animal epidemiological studies indicate that nutrition and environmental stimuli during prenatal and postnatal mammalian development influence developmental pathways and thus induce permanent changes in metabolism andRead More →
Credit: SWKStock/Shutterstock.com. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change as part of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of businesses and corporations. In a poll Verdict conducted to determine which of the three ESG factors is most important to company rankings, a majorityRead More →
Credit: SWKStock/Shutterstock.com. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change as part of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of businesses and corporations. In a poll Verdict conducted to determine which of the three ESG factors is most important to company rankings, a majorityRead More →
Are you screaming at the rain as a leader? It’s easy to imagine that on some days, especially if you work in tourism or agriculture, you might start to view the weather as your enemy. But if you find yourself yelling at the rain, blaming the weather, or some otherRead More →
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to tackle climate change in the context of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of businesses and enterprises. In a poll conducted by Verdict to assess which of the three ESG factors is the most important according to the ranking ofRead More →
Chronic stress is a beast Imagine that you are walking in the savannah and you meet a lion. Your body’s acute stress response kicks in and releases a flood of hormones, raising your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, and preparing you to fight or flee. It’s a short-termRead More →
Environmental pressures may have led humans to become more tolerant and friendly of each other, as the need to share food and raw materials became mutually beneficial, a new study suggests. This behavior was not an inevitable natural progression, but subjected to ecological pressures, concludes the study of the UniversityRead More →
At the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Women’s Health Research Office 30th Anniversary Scientific Symposium, held on December 15, 2020, NIEHS Acting Deputy Director Gwen Collman, Ph.D., and Senior Public Health Advisor John Balbus, MD, presented innovative results in environmental health . Part of the Office of the Director ofRead More →
The extent to which environmental factors are taken into account in procurement decisions. APQC One of the key lessons of 2020 for supply chain leaders is that purchasing cannot afford to focus solely on purchasing goods and services at the lowest possible cost. To survive and thrive, large companies thinkRead More →
October 08, 2020 2 minute read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: LeWinn reports receiving grants from the Urban Child Institute. Please see the study for relevant financial information from all other authors. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Read More →
01:54 Harmful environmental factors, which disproportionately affect the poor, are responsible for 13% of all deaths in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has said in a new report. Around 630,000 deaths in the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), plus the UK, were attributable to environmental factors inRead More →
(Photo / iStock) Childhood obesity is an increasingly common health threat around the world. It later increases the risk of various life-threatening problems including type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and even mental health issues. A new study by scientists at USC and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Read More →
Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present scientific questions that UCLA professors and experts must answer. Q: Is there a link between environmental issues and the COVID-19 pandemic? A: Habitat destruction, wildlife markets and climate change may be linked to zoonotic fallout like theRead More →
New research studies the association between environmental quality in more than 3,000 counties across the United States and finds intriguing differences between rural and urban areas. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that several environmental factors affect the risk of type 2 diabetes. Estimates indicate that more than 30 million InRead More →
Among the rich diversity of plants and animals in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, there are other elements that are not so obvious but just as important. A whirlwind of airflow swirls around the nearby San Joaquin Valley and carries air pollution from human activity and industry into theRead More →
Many factors can impact female fertility, from nutrition, weight and physical health to psychological stress and medication use. A key influencer that women increasingly need to consider is the environment in which they live. Environmental factors have been strongly linked to women’s ability to conceive and have healthy pregnancies. AirRead More →
A woman covers her face while waiting for the light rail in a shady spot in Tempe. (Photo by Devin Conley/ Crokite News) Editor’s Note A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that climatologists predicted that Arizona would be unlivable by 2050. The climatologists did not use the wordRead More →
Jhe publication of Andrew Wakefield’s notorious and now discredited research on autism and vaccines in 1998 sparked a wave of concern about vaccine safety. Since then, questions about an alleged link between autism and vaccines have been asked and given a definitive answer: there is no link. But there areRead More →