article thumbnail

About 182 million children in poor nations lack nurture; pollution, climate change risk factors: Study

The Hindu

Child development is also affected by air pollution, climate change, and exposure to chemicals, which are emerging environmental risk factors, said an international team, including researchers from the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), New Delhi.

article thumbnail

New research center investigates corporate influence on public health

Environmental Health News

A new research center at the University of California, San Francisco will study how corporations manipulate science and regulation to downplay health risks from chemicals, fossil fuels, and ultra-processed foods. Liza Gross reports for Inside Climate News.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The LA County Wildfires & the Trauma of Sudden Displacement

Black Health Matters

Climate crises are ravaging the nation, causing and amplifying severe health challenges. Some residents attempted to protect their homes by exposing themselves to air pollutants and other potential health risks. These crises can affect the quality of ones mental health.

article thumbnail

Emerging solutions to the global increase in chronic kidney disease

Association of Health Care Journalists

This population, like many agricultural workers in hot climates, is at increased risk of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause. Mortality has doubled over the past 20 years, sparking a public health exploration into the epidemic. Youre going to hear more about it, public health researcher Lee Newman, M.D.,

article thumbnail

Chronic pain may increase dementia risk: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

A large percentage of the older population is also affected by chronic pain, a leading cause of disability that shares many risk factors with ADRD. Article link: [link] Reducing heatstroke risk factors is vital in a warming world Heat stroke kills thousands each year. In the case of RCP 8.5

article thumbnail

Chronic pain may increase dementia risk: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

A large percentage of the older population is also affected by chronic pain, a leading cause of disability that shares many risk factors with ADRD. Article link: [link] Reducing heatstroke risk factors is vital in a warming world Heat stroke kills thousands each year. In the case of RCP 8.5

article thumbnail

The Kidney PATIENT Act Could Help Someone You Love

Black Health Matters

A rapidly changing healthcare landscape is erecting more challenges than ever for people who require ongoing intervention. That same study asserted that “Many Black people lack access to diagnosis and treatment for chronic health issues.” It can be even more dangerous for the many Black people who need dialysis treatment. “It