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Research At A Glance: Children who regularly ate peanut-containing foods early in life had a greatly reduced risk of developing peanut allergy into adolescence. Introducing peanut-containing foods as early as 4 to 6 months of age could potentially prevent tens of thousands of cases of peanut allergy each year. Peanut allergy is one of the …
Around the World, the prevalence of obesity and inflammatory diseases are increasing and significantly contributing to the growing burden of lifestyle disorders like hypertension and diabetes. Unfortunately, there is a lack of naturally derived alternatives to help treat these issues. Now research published in the journal Immunology from the Tokyo University of Science reports synthesizing …
Your frying pan may be harming your health, especially when cooking meals that involve frying or sauteing, according to a new study from The University of British Columbia (UBC) published in the journal Environmental Science; finding that frying or sauteing releases brown carbon aerosols that could be impacting indoor air quality as well as your …
In today’s world, where we spend the majority of our time indoors, ensuring good indoor air quality is paramount for our health and well-being. Environmental testing plays a crucial role in identifying and mitigating hidden hazards that may lurk in the air we breathe, both at home and in the workplace. The Importance of Environmental …
A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The research is presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “Our study …
Only seven countries in the world (less than four percent) had air quality levels at or below the healthy annual average recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023, according to one report from the Swiss air quality organization IQAir. In many cases, poor outdoor air quality is fueled by environmental factors, though the …
It’s happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body. But what happens once those particles are inside? What do they do to our digestive system? In a recent paper published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, …
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines biophilia as a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature: a desire or tendency to commune with nature. The term was coined by the Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson to describe what he saw as humanity’s “innate tendency to focus on …
Ah Spring, the wonderful time of year when the cold begins to fade away, trees and flowers start to blossom revealing splashes of fresh vibrant colors and sleeping wildlife comes out of hiding. How wonderful and glorious! But if you suffer from seasonal allergies, all these pretty changes in scenery may make you feel worse, …
Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits …