Day: November 15, 2022

A new study has found that stop-and-go traffic may be linked to reduced birthweight, and as many as 1.3 million pregnant people are exposed to this congestion each year. — ScienceDaily

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A new study has found that stop-and-go traffic may be linked to reduced birthweight, and as many as 1.3 million pregnant people are exposed to this congestion each year. — ScienceDaily

Copious data underline the adverse health effects of vehicle-related air pollution, but there is limited research on how bottleneck traffic, in particular — rather than overall traffic volume — can lead to negative health outcomes. Now, a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher has found that traffic congestion … Read more

In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms in adolescents — ScienceDaily

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In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms in adolescents — ScienceDaily

New research led by the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center sheds light on the connection between exposure to environmental toxins in utero and the later development of anxiety during adolescence. Lead author Jeffrey Strawn, MD, and his colleagues recently published the study in the journal Depression & Anxiety. Strawn said researchers … Read more

‘These toxic pollutants are everywhere, and their usage is not banned’ — ScienceDaily

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‘These toxic pollutants are everywhere, and their usage is not banned’ — ScienceDaily

For the first time, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products) and the increased growth of uterine fibroids, the most common tumors among women. Manufacturers use environmental phthalates in numerous industrial and consumer products, and they’ve also been detected in medical supplies and … Read more

Cracking the chemical code on how iodine helps form clouds — ScienceDaily

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Cracking the chemical code on how iodine helps form clouds — ScienceDaily

An international team led by University of Colorado Boulder researchers has cracked the chemical code driving the formation of iodine particles in the atmosphere, revealing how the element contributes to increased cloud cover and depletes molecules in the Earth’s protective ozone layer. The research, conducted at the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, the European Organization … Read more