Environmental Health News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Scientists say corporate-driven risks contribute to rising rates of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Key quote: This shift, which has dramatically changed in the last 20 years, is due to corporate-produced risk factors.

Climate Change and Health 52

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Black Health Matters

JANUARY 10, 2025

These Climate Crises Bring Health Risks Black people are particularly vulnerable to the health challenges presented by extreme weather events. Even years later, it can have a lasting effect.

Climate Change and Health 98

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Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Additional resources Heat at Work: Implications for Safety and Health , International Labor Organization. Sugarcane workweek study: Risk factors for daily increase in creatinine , Kidney International Reports.

Occupational Health and Safety 98

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

But the risk related to route of exposure will vary by substance. Why skin contact from formaldehyde in baby shampoo is not a risk factor for cancer, there is evidence showing increased risk of ovarian cancer from skin contact with talcum powder — including that used with sanitary napkins or tampons.

Tobacco Control and Public Health Advocacy 106

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It's vital for brain and spine development, helping reduce the risk of birth defects. Researchers from the Simon Fraser University used data from a Canadian pregnancy and birth cohort study, called the Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals study, which ran from 2008 to 2011. mcg/dL or higher is considered a risk factor.

Maternal and Child Health 54

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Environmental Health News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While there are many risk factors — including increased age, obesity, alcohol use and genetics — the World Health Organization estimates roughly half of breast cancer cases are in women with no known risk factors. Many researchers have started pointing to hazardous environmental chemicals as potential culprits.

Risk Factors 126

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NC Health News

JANUARY 13, 2025

More Expansive Heat Preparedness Guides: Updated planning tools for patients who have specific conditions or risk factors for example, pregnant people or people who work outdoors outlining steps they can take when temperatures rise. NC Health News reporters look ahead into health policy for the new year.

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