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Ecology

Exposure to heat and cold early in life may affect the development of white matter in the brain

Brain scans of more than 2,000 pre-teens found that early exposure to heat and cold can have long-term effects on the microstructure of the brain's white matter, especially in those living in low-income areas.

12 June 2024, 13:46

Transboundary ozone pollution significantly increases mortality rates in Europe

In a recent study, researchers identified the geographic sources of ozone air pollution and estimated ozone-related mortality rates in Europe.

06 June 2024, 10:53

How air and noise pollution in childhood affects mental health: a 25-year study

Scientists have examined the effects of exposure to noise and air pollution during pregnancy and early childhood on the mental health of people aged 13 to 24 years old. 

31 May 2024, 13:26

Prenatal air pollution linked to mental health problems in teens

The study found that fetal exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of certain mental disorders during adolescence.

28 May 2024, 21:47

How does air pollution affect the digestive system?

Recent studies show a serious health threat: exposure to PM2.5 can also damage the digestive system, including the liver, pancreas and intestines.

24 May 2024, 16:53

Study analyzes impact of summer heat on hospitalizations

Scientists analyzed hospitalizations associated with high summer temperatures in Spain for more than ten years.

22 May 2024, 09:47

Study finds nighttime heat significantly increases risk of stroke

A recent study found that nighttime heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. 

21 May 2024, 20:17

Extreme heat linked to hospitalizations in children with asthma

Extreme hot weather conditions were associated with increased hospitalizations, study finds due to asthma.

20 May 2024, 11:43

Biomarkers of environmental exposure in Parkinson's disease discovered

A team of researchers from Northwestern Medicine has discovered new patterns of DNA methylation in the blood of patients with Parkinson's disease, according to results published in the journal Annals of Neurology.

18 May 2024, 12:50

Floods lead to increased incidence of leptospirosis

A recent study found that floods lead to an increase in the number of cases of leptospirosis.

17 May 2024, 20:35

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