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Ecology

Environmental pollution from transportation increases the risk of developing diabetes

People who live in areas with high levels of air pollution from transport may face an increased risk of developing diabetes.
24 November 2011, 20:01

People living near highways are 22% more likely to suffer a stroke

People who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution are at higher risk of dying from stroke
17 November 2011, 16:02

IAEA: Appearance of low radiation levels in Europe still a mystery

Low levels of radioactive iodine-131 have been detected in a number of European countries over the past few weeks.
17 November 2011, 12:22

Contraceptive pills increase risk of prostate cancer among men

Scientists from the University of Toronto (Canada) have discovered a link between the use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) by women and an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer among men.
15 November 2011, 16:18

Pollution from large cities affects fetal development of the fetus

The higher birth weight of children born in big cities is linked to exposure to a special type of environmental pollutants that act like hormones...
15 November 2011, 10:25

Kawasaki disease, could be related to wind currents

First evidence found that wind currents from Asia may carry Kawasaki disease pathogen
12 November 2011, 13:55

Low-dose carbon monoxide helps reduce stress in big cities

Carbon monoxide in small quantities appears to have a narcotic effect on people, resulting in reduced stress from noise and crowd exposure
10 November 2011, 18:24

The European Union intends to impose a tax on the greenhouse emissions of all airplanes

Developed economies are on the brink of a trade war following the European Union's attempt to impose a carbon tax on all planes landing or taking off in the bloc.
08 November 2011, 23:11

Water consumption is growing twice as fast as the world's population

Scientists predict that between 2007 and 2025, water consumption will increase by 50% in developing countries and by 18% in rich countries as rural residents in developing countries increasingly move to cities.
27 October 2011, 12:22

Gas station faucet handles are recognized as the dirtiest object

Scientists from the USA have come to the conclusion that the surface with the most bacteria contamination of those with which people come into contact in everyday life is the handles of gas station taps.
25 October 2011, 17:49

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