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Pollution

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Pollution Sub-categories:

  • Air Pollution (15)
  • Water Pollution (2)

Medical Notes: December 11, 2022

>> December 11, 2022

A new test could better detect autism in children. Then, can air particles cause a heart attack? Then, A new, non-pharmaceutical approach to treating type two diabetes. And finally…can grocery shopping actually predict longevity?

topics: Air Pollution| Caffeine| Children and Parenting| Disabilities| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Public Health and Public Safety

Medical Notes: November 27, 2022

>> November 27, 2022

Air pollution may be killing more people than previously thought. Then, Science is giving us one more reason to drink wine. Then, Can air particles cause a heart attack? And finally… One of the first studies to research how Covid-19 affects older infants shows positive results.

topics: Air Pollution| Covid-19 Pandemic| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials

Medical Notes: August 21, 2022

>> August 21, 2022

Efforts to improve the health habits of children have largely failed; A recent study in reveals that our gender determines how our muscles interact with other metabolic tissue; Does toxic air damage our brains?; Video games may not be rotting our brains after all.

topics: Air Pollution| Behavioral Science| Biology| Brain Function| Child Development| Gender and Identity| Medical Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Pollution| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk| Technology| Video Games| Vulnerable Populations

What You Should Know About Ingesting Microplastics

>> August 14, 2022

Nearly invisible specks of microplastics seep into our water, air, and have recently been found inside our bodies. Experts discuss how we ingest them and what potential effects they may have on our health.

topics: Air Pollution| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Drinking Water Safety| Pollution| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Water Pollution

How Mercury’s Invading Our Air, Water and Food

>> August 7, 2022

It’s no secret mercury can harm our health, so why are dangerous exposures still prevalent? Dr. Charles Driscoll explains how mercury’s invaded all parts of our lives, and the government’s erratic policies surrounding the element.

topics: Air Pollution| Environment| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Federal Government and Regulation| Food Safety| Government and Legislation| Pollution| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Vulnerable Populations| Water Pollution

Medical Notes: August 7, 2022

>> August 7, 2022

In the future, robots may be brushing your teeth; Air pollution is taking years off of life expectancy; Can gardening help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression?; And finally…has zoom hindered creativity?

topics: Air Pollution| Anxiety and Depression| Employment and Workplace Issues| Life Expectancy/Lifespan| News and Headlines| Oral Health and Dental Hygiene| Pollution| Research and Clinical Trials| Technology| Work

Medical Notes: July 31, 2022

>> July 31, 2022

A new invention helps researchers study the body’s chemistry; A spray-on coating could eventually replace plastic wrap; How to stay cool while lowering your energy bill; And finally, women in science don’t always get credit for their work.

topics: Brain Chemistry| Chemistry| Education| Energy Production| Environment| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Food Industry| Gender and Identity| Gender Bias| Medical Research| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Pollution| Research and Clinical Trials| Weather

Why Doctors Say A “Healthy Tan” Doesn’t Exist

>> June 19, 2022

Even a ‘healthy glow’ means our cells have already been damaged, and the sun isn’t the only problem. Dr. Shadi Kourosh discusses how factors like air pollution and digital screens can also harm our skin.

topics: Air Pollution| Dermatology| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Health Care| Patient Care and Safety| Pollution| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Sun Exposure| Technology

Medical Notes: May 15, 2022

>> May 15, 2022

Scientists say exposure to micro plastics is unavoidable. How did the pandemic affect rates of alcohol use? There was a 25% increase in alcohol-related deaths in 2020 compared to the previous year. And finally…the food you eat may be affecting your personality.

topics: Alcohol Use and Abuse| Endocrinology and Metabolism| Gut Bacteria| Inflammation and Pain| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Personality| Pollution| Research and Clinical Trials| Science

Medical Notes: April 24, 2022

>> April 24, 2022

What's causing the national blood shortage? New research suggest wind and solar power could effectively replace Texas's fired coal power. Scientists have created a wireless sensor that mimics dandelion seeds. And finally, astronauts have to eat their vegetables too.

topics: Climate Change| Energy Production| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Infrastructure and Engineering| Pollution| Space Exploration and Travel
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Medical Notes: January 30, 2022

>> January 30, 2022

A study finds that increased demand for plastic is doing more damage to both humans and our environment than we thought. Then, car crashes involving pot consumption have doubled over the last 20 years. A study finds that sitting around more is a big reason for the increase in depression. And finally, e-scooters often have a bigger carbon footprint than what …

topics: Alcohol Use and Abuse| Anxiety and Depression| Behavioral Science| Cannabis and Medical Marijuana| Carbon Emissions| Death and Grief| Drug Use and Abuse| Drunk/Impaired Driving| Energy Production| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Fatality| Fitness and Exercise| Infrastructure and Engineering| Mental Health| News and Headlines| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Pollution| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| Transportation and Traffic Safety

Medical Notes: January 16, 2022

>> January 16, 2022

About 25% of pregnant women have skipped taking care of their health needs due to cost. A new machine learning platform can analyze a short video clip created while taking selfies and accurately predict whether the person is at risk of Parkinson’s disease. Then, air pollution significantly lessens brain performance. And finally, if you want to help the …

topics: Air Pollution| Artificial Intelligence (AI)| Climate Change| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Economics and Finance| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Health Cost| Medical Research| Memory and Amnesia| Neuroscience and Neurology| Nutrition and Diet| Pollution| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Research and Clinical Trials| Smartphones| Technology
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