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Lifestyle and environmental exposures—termed the 'exposome'—may substantially outpace genetic factors in driving premature death and age-related disease.
epigenetics
aging
genetics
environment
www.nature.com
submitted 25 days ago by
Teresa
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High exposure to plastics, such as those in disposable takeout containers, is associated with a 13% greater risk of heart disease, potentially through changes to gut bacteria and increased inflammation.
pollution
environment
cardiovascular
www.sciencedirect.com
submitted 3 months ago by
Teresa
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Manufactured Chemicals and Children's Health — The Need for New Law
cancer
diabetes
pollution
environment
www.nejm.org
submitted 4 months ago by
Teresa
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Exposure to benzyl butyl phthalate, a common plastic additive in everyday items, was found to cause extensive reproductive cell disruption and DNA damage.
metabolism
inflammation
dna damage
pollution
environment
genome
journals.plos.org
submitted 6 months ago by
Teresa
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Melamine cleaning sponges, known as "magic erasers," may contribute up to 4.9 trillion microplastic particles to aquatic environments globally, due to breakdown during use.
pollution
environment
www.eurekalert.org
submitted 11 months ago by
Teresa
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Shorter-chain PFAS alternatives, found in common household products, readily penetrate human skin, potentially increasing the health risks associated with these "forever chemicals."
cancer
immune system
pollution
environment
skin
www.sciencedaily.com
submitted 11 months ago by
Teresa
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Microplastics were identified in 80 percent of surgically removed blood clots, potentially elevating the risk and severity of heart attacks, strokes, and respiratory issues.
pollution
environment
cardiovascular
www.thelancet.com
submitted 12 months ago by
Teresa
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The potential impacts of micro-and-nano plastics on various organ systems in humans
pollution
environment
www.thelancet.com
submitted 12 months ago by
Teresa
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High levels of "forever chemicals" linked with cancer and reproductive problems found in seafood.
cancer
pollution
environment
www.sciencedaily.com
submitted about 1 year ago by
Teresa
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Commonly used haircare products emit toxic, airborne compounds during a typical home haircare session.
pollution
environment
engineering.purdue.edu
submitted over 1 year ago by
Teresa
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High particulate matter exposure increases the risk of Parkinson's disease by nearly 20 percent.
parkinson's
pollution
environment
neurodegeneration
www.neurology.org
submitted over 1 year ago by
Teresa
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Accelerated biological aging is linked to a 40 percent higher risk of vascular dementia and stroke.
aging
dementia
environment
cardiovascular
medicalxpress.com
submitted over 1 year ago by
Teresa
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Exposure to plastic particles may interfere with sex hormones and promote inflammation.
hormones
inflammation
environment
medicalxpress.com
submitted about 2 years ago by
Teresa
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Levels of PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals, were 278 times higher in freshwater fish across the U.S. than in commercially-sold fish. (2023)
cancer
diet
cholesterol
immune system
development
environment
doi.org
submitted over 2 years ago by
Andreas92
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Men's testosterone levels may be largely determined by where they grow up. (2018)
hormones
testosterone
environment
www.sciencedaily.com
submitted over 2 years ago by
Andreas92
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Exposure to high levels of phthalates may be associated with a decrease in testosterone levels of up to 34%. (2014)
hormones
testosterone
environment
www.sciencedaily.com
submitted over 2 years ago by
Andreas92
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Data from nearly 80,000 twin pairs suggest that brain aneurysm ruptures are more commonly caused by environmental factors than by genes. (2010)
genetics
environment
tobacco
blood pressure
aneurysm
www.sciencedaily.com
submitted almost 3 years ago by
Andreas92
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Many carbonated bottled water products contain harmful "forever compounds."
environment
www.cbsnews.com
submitted over 4 years ago by
rhonda
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Benefits of strong relationships
dementia
environment
www.health.harvard.edu
submitted over 5 years ago by
AndyCross
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Researchers have been able to convert plastic waste including water bottles, milk bottles, and plastic bags, into fuel.
pollution
environment
www.eurekalert.org
submitted almost 6 years ago by
rhonda
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New study finds that U.S. groundwater supply is smaller than originally thought and drilling deeper wells may not be good.
environment
www.sciencedaily.com
submitted over 6 years ago by
rhonda
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12 Research-Backed Benefits of Activated Charcoal Powder
diet
pollution
environment
www.consciouslifestylemag.com
submitted over 6 years ago by
tamra65
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Coal plant emissions may be damaging infant DNA. Babies born during a coal plant’s operation in China had shorter telomeres.
telomeres
dna damage
environment
www.pri.org
submitted about 7 years ago by
rhonda
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Air Pollution, health, and genetic risk
inflammation
genetics
pollution
environment
www.nature.com
submitted about 7 years ago by
ffmf
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Nearly all major brands of bottled water were found to be contaminated with microplastics including polypropylene, nylon & more.
environment
www.bbc.com
submitted about 7 years ago by
rhonda
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