Pesticide exposure is associated with increased cancer risk and early cellular disruption, especially in heavily exposed communities, calling for new approaches to health risk evaluation.

A review of global literature suggests Kawasaki disease may be linked to outdoor environmental exposures, with the most ...

Researchers found that exposure to environmental carcinogens and psychological distress is significantly linked to decreased happy life expectancy, a measure of the lifespan during which an individual ...

A JAMA study details how lead lingers in the body and how it can elevate blood pressure, harm blood vessel lining, and raise risk of heart attack.

Exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy could increase the risk of childhood asthma, according to new research from ...

Radon is a natural gas that is odorless, invisible, and radioactive. It's generated by the breakdown of metals like uranium or radium in rocks and soil. While very low levels of the gas are thought to ...

A study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology by McGraw et al. offers compelling evidence that underscores the significant role environmental pollutants, particularly heavy metals ...

Asthma can lead to childhood hospitalizations, missed school days, missed workdays for caregivers, and a lower quality of ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have linked metal exposure from pollution to increased cardiovascular disease risk. David Trood/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of ...