Tag: environmental health
Extensive Research Reveals How Flooding Uniquely Affects the Health of Older Adults
A new study analysing 17 years of Medicare hospitalisation records alongside major flood events has found a marked…
Major Study Reveals Elevated Urinary Metal Levels May Heighten Heart Failure Risk
A groundbreaking multi-cohort study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has revealed compelling…
Cumulative Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Gradually Elevate Heart Failure Risk
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke may significantly increase the risk of heart failure, particularly among older adults, women,…
Research Links Metal Exposure to Gut Health Issues in Children
A groundbreaking study led by Dr Yike Shen, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences at The University…
Study Links Plastic Chemical to Worldwide Spike in Heart Disease Deaths
According to a new global analysis, daily exposure to certain chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic household…
Air Pollution Obscures Mental Clarity and Complicates Daily Activities
A recent study has highlighted how short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution can significantly impair people's…
Limited Access to Air Conditioning Could Heighten Emergency Care Demands Due to Wildfire Smoke Exposure
According to a recent study by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), individuals with restricted access…
Research Reveals Delay in Age-Related Deterioration Among Older Adults
A recent study by the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health…
Urban Heat and Historic Prejudice: Influences on Walking Behaviour in the Elderly
The walkability of a neighbourhood is influenced by a range of factors, including its street layout and connectivity,…
Virginia Tech Scientists Create Tool for Evaluating Optimal Hydration Guidelines
Adequate water consumption is crucial for maintaining human health and overall well-being. However, the global rise in the…
Chances of Anxiety and Suicide Attempts Could Increase Substantially Following Hospitalization for Heart Issues
In an enlightening study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, it was discovered that individuals…
Research reveals that numerous young individuals from affluent areas in NYC skipped ahead in the COVID-19 vaccination line
Amidst vaccine shortages, many younger residents in New York City obtained COVID-19 vaccinations earlier than planned, especially in…