Living in greener neighborhoods during midlife can slow cognitive decline, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2024 8:00 PM ISTA new study found that increased exposure to residential greenery may help stave off cognitive decline by an annual rate of eight months. This delay...
Flame-retardant chemicals may increase risk of preterm birth, higher birth weight Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Feb 2024 5:00 PM ISTPregnant women exposed to specific classes of flame-retardant chemicals may face an increased risk of preterm birth, especially for baby girls, or...
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with adverse birth outcomes requiring medical interventions: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Feb 2024 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has revealed an increased risk of severe respiratory distress in...
Exposure to phthalates found in many household products can lower women's ability to conceive Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Dec 2023 6:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has revealed a link between exposure to phthalates and a lower probability of...
Medical Bulletin 19/December/2023 Roshni Dhar19 Dec 2023 3:00 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in menstrual productsThe average menstruator will use over 11,000...
Study shows exposure to household chemicals can lower odds of getting pregnant Roshni Dhar19 Dec 2023 5:45 AM ISTExposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting...
Living in neighborhood with higher walkability may lower obesity and related cancer risk Aditi20 Oct 2023 9:00 AM ISTBased on previous studies, living in neighbourhoods with higher levels of walkability reduces the risk of obesity, which is linked to an increased...
Marijuana use linked to elevated levels of cadmium and lead in blood and urine Dr. Shravani Dali29 Sept 2023 10:15 AM ISTMarijuana use linked to elevated levels of cadmium and lead in blood and urine suggests a new study published in the Environmental Health...
Exposure to transportation noise raises risk for death by suicide Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTSwitzerland: The study analyzing data from 5.1 million adults in the Swiss National Cohort from 2001 to 2015 found that exposure to transportation...
Medical Bulletin 24/February/2023 Isra Zaman24 Feb 2023 4:53 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:“Forever chemicals” disrupt key biological processes: Keck School of Medicine studyKnown as per-and...
"Forever chemicals" disrupt key biological processes: Keck School of Medicine study Isra Zaman24 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTKnown as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, these man-made chemicals are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. PFAS are...
Environmental noise during night-time carries negative effect on sleep Jacinthlyn Sylvia23 Dec 2022 7:45 PM ISTA new study published in Environmental Health Perspective suggests that transportation noise carries a detrimental impact on self-reported sleep.A...
