Exposure

Short exposure to wind farm and road traffic noise triggers a small increase in people waking from their slumber that can fragment their sleep patterns, according to new Flinders University research. But importantly, the new study also…

Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite present in children’s blood or saliva, is measured to assess their exposure to tobacco smoke, or their environmental tobacco smoke. (Image: Shutterstock)Children with higher levels of cotinine were also found…

You can also incorporate foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, to provide essential nutrients that support optimal eye function. (Image: Shutterstock)It is a must that you take good care of your vision and some tips and tricks…

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill. Dioxins are highly toxic compounds that are primarily produced by…

The risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for future health issues. Exposure toper- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy was linked to…

Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging' - after 120 million Americans were exposed to 'toxic' smog from Canadian wildfiresBy Emily Joshu and Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated:…

Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association…

We all know that the thick clouds of smog which have been hovering above the northeast of America can cause an itchy throat, coughing and stinging eyes — but some may also be suffering from the lesser-known symptoms.Dr Gregory Wu, a…

A lot is still unknown about the toll wildfire smoke takes on your health. But most adults and children without pre-existing conditions will likely recover quickly from the effects of short-term exposure to the smoke passing over the…

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