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Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
Tue Nov 24, 2009, 07:00
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Occupational Health, Men's Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Environmental Medicine, Behavior, Anxiety

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Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Pregnancy, Poisons, Parenting, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Child Development, Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

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BPA Tied to Impotence in Men
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 09:00
Chinese factory worker study suggests more potential hazards from the plastics chemical.
News Topics : Men's Problems: Misc, Impotence, Environmental Medicine

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Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:00
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Occupational Health, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Environmental Medicine, Anxiety

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Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 17:00
Keep mobile phones as far as possible from body, research suggests.
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Miscellaneous: Misc, Environmental Medicine, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 09:00
Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Lupus, Environmental Medicine, Environment, Arthritis: Rheumatoid

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Smoking Keeps Its Grip on Urban Poor
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 12:00
Misconceptions, marketing are boosting rates to double the national average, researchers say.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Environmental Medicine, Behavior

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Smog Tougher on the Obese
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 12:00
Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine.
News Topics : Pollution, Air, Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Environmental Medicine

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Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls
Tue Oct 06, 2009, 09:00
BPA has been linked to other dangers, but behavioral effects remain unclear.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pregnancy, Environmental Medicine

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Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's
Tue Sep 15, 2009, 17:00
Occupational exposure may trigger the neurodegenerative disease, study finds.
News Topics : Parkinson's, Environmental Medicine, Environment

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Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 17:00
Current OSHA guidelines are probably inadequate, researchers say.
News Topics : Occupational Health, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Environmental Medicine

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Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women
Mon Aug 24, 2009, 14:00
Study uncovers big jump between 1999-2006, especially among older females.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Poisons, Environmental Medicine

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Toxins May Form When Skin, Indoor Ozone Meet
Mon Aug 17, 2009, 17:00
Some of these chemicals are benign, others might pose dangers, experts say.
News Topics : Pollution, Air, Environmental Medicine

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Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say
Thu May 14, 2009, 07:00
Public health officials call on their own to tackle issue.
News Topics : Pollution, Water, Pollution, Air, Environmental Medicine, Environment

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Agent Orange Exposure Tied to Prostate Cancer Return
Thu Apr 23, 2009, 16:00
Study finds vets at higher risk of aggressive recurrence only 8 months after surgery.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Poisons, Men's Problems: Misc, Environmental Medicine, Environment, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc

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Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels
Fri Apr 17, 2009, 09:00
As little as 10 minutes of exposure changes cardiovascular function, researchers say.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Pollution, Air, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Environmental Medicine, Environment, Blood Pressure

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Air Pollution Exposure May Slow Fetal Growth
Thu Apr 09, 2009, 07:00
Study suggests that toxins alter cell activity and cut oxygen to baby.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pregnancy: Risks, Pregnancy, Pollution, Air, Motherhood, Environmental Medicine, Environment, Birth

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Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk
Wed Apr 08, 2009, 12:00
Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note.
News Topics : Liver, Environmental Medicine, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Bladder

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Accumulated Lead May Affect Older Women's Brains
Fri Apr 03, 2009, 16:00
Levels of the toxin in leg bones are tied to poorer scores on cognitive tests.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Poisons, Neurology, Environmental Medicine, Brain

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Bed Bugs Bring No Disease Danger
Tue Mar 31, 2009, 16:00
But infestations are rising and tough to get rid of, experts say.
News Topics : Environmental Medicine