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‘Living under this constant threat’: Environmental defenders face a mounting mental health crisis

Environmental Health News

In 1998, the first International Congress of Liberation Psychology was held in Mexico City, then held annually until 2005 (since 2008, it was held every two years until 2016). In 2008, Correa joined the gathering to talk about counseling victims of sexual torture.

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Research Uncovers Another Compelling Reason to Get Enough Folate During Pregnancy

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Folate Helps Protect Against Lead's Neurotoxic Effects An October 2024 study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal 2 found that supplementing with folic acid, a synthetic version of folate, during pregnancy helps mitigate lead's neurotoxic effects.

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Could biomass fuel use perpetuate the poverty trap through cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality?

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

A poverty trap is therefore not simply an absence of economic means; there are other factors at play, such as access to clean fuel and the high cost of health care. We used a subset of the baseline data (2004–2008) and follow-up endpoint data (to 31 December 2013) from the China Kadoorie Biobank.

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SPH Plugs In: Our Favorites This Fall

BU School of Public Health Blog

The premise is “very encouraging,” says Idowu, who aspires to use her training in program management and global health to strategize with healthcare leaders, decision-makers, and providers to support holistic wellbeing, a vision of wellbeing that encompasses not only physical and mental health, but also spiritual and relational health.

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Indications of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' and Fluoride in Powdered Electrolytes — Buying Guide

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Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News. Donations were provided by Environmental Health News and Mamavation community members. You can also give a tax-deductible donation to our consumer studies here through Environmental Health Sciences.

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Ghee Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide

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Safest Air Fryers and Air Fryer Ovens Sans Toxic PFAS

Mercola

We are continuing to test and run studies and if you would like to tax-deductible donation, simply go to Environmental Health News and donate on behalf of Mamavation. Environmental Health News has partnered with us on most of our PFAS studies and provides support and more scientific scrutiny.