What is the association between secondhand smoke (SHS) and possible obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis
Association between smoking and sleep apnea is well-known from previous studies. However, the influence of secondhand smoke (SHS), which is a potential risk factor of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), remains unc... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - June 16, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chen-Wei Chang, Ching-Hsiung Chang, Hung-Yi Chuang, Han-Yun Cheng, Chia-I Lin, Hsiang-Tai Chen and Chen-Cheng Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Acute association between heatwaves and stillbirth in six US states
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and may acutely increase the risk of stillbirth, a rare and severe pregnancy outcome. (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - June 16, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Megan Richards, Mengjiao Huang, Matthew J. Strickland, Andrew J. Newman, Joshua L. Warren, Rohan D ’Souza, Howard H. Chang and Lyndsey A. Darrow Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prospective association between dietary pesticide exposure profiles and type 2 diabetes risk in the NutriNet-Sant é cohort
Studies focusing on dietary pesticides in population-based samples are scarce and little is known about potential mixture effects. We aimed to assess associations between dietary pesticide exposure profiles an... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 25, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Pauline Rebouillat, Rodolphe Vidal, Jean-Pierre Cravedi, Bruno Taupier-Letage, Laurent Debrauwer, Laurence Gamet-Payrastre, Herv é Guillou, Mathilde Touvier, Léopold K. Fezeu, Serge Hercberg, Denis Lairon, Julia Baudry and Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Effects of Benzo [a]pyrene-DNA adducts, dietary vitamins, folate, and carotene intakes on preterm birth: a nested case –control study from the birth cohort in China
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Source: Environmental Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nan Zhao, Weiwei Wu, Shiwei Cui, Haibin Li, Yongliang Feng, Ling Guo, Yawei Zhang and Suping Wang Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Development of a multidimensional housing and environmental quality index (HEQI): application to the American Housing Survey
Substandard housing conditions and hazardous indoor environmental exposures contribute to significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Housing indices that capture the multiple dimensions of healthy housing ... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: MyDzung T. Chu, Andrew Fenelon, Judith Rodriguez, Ami R. Zota and Gary Adamkiewicz Tags: Research Source Type: research

Estimating cardiovascular health gains from eradicating indoor cold in Australia
Exposure to cold indoor temperature ( (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 17, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ankur Singh, Anja Mizdrak, Lyrian Daniel, Tony Blakely, Emma Baker, Ludmila Fleitas Alfonzo and Rebecca Bentley Tags: Research Source Type: research

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), poly-brominated diphenyl e... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 16, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dandan Yan, Yang Jiao, Honglin Yan, Tian Liu, Hong Yan and Jingping Yuan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Residential greenness, asthma, and lung function among children at high risk of allergic sensitization: a prospective cohort study
While benefits of greenness to health have been reported, findings specific to child respiratory health are inconsistent. (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 12, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kim Hartley, Patrick H. Ryan, Gordon L. Gillespie, Joseph Perazzo, J. Michael Wright, Glenn E. Rice, Geoffrey H. Donovan, Rebecca Gernes, Gurjit K. Khurana Hershey, Grace LeMasters and Cole Brokamp Tags: Research Source Type: research

Official health communications are failing PFAS-contaminated communities
Environmental health agencies are critical sources of information for communities affected by chemical contamination. Impacted residents and their healthcare providers often turn to federal and state agency we... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 11, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Alan Ducatman, Jonas LaPier, Rebecca Fuoco and Jamie C. DeWitt Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Correction: Extended two-stage designs for environmental research
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Source: Environmental Health - May 9, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Francesco Sera and Antonio Gasparrini Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Long-term exposure to residential greenness and neurodegenerative disease mortality among older adults: a 13-year follow-up cohort study
Living in greener areas is associated with slower cognitive decline and reduced dementia risk among older adults, but the evidence with neurodegenerative disease mortality is scarce. We studied the association... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 7, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Luc ía Rodriguez-Loureiro, Sylvie Gadeyne, Mariska Bauwelinck, Wouter Lefebvre, Charlotte Vanpoucke and Lidia Casas Tags: Research Source Type: research

Both parents matter: a national-scale analysis of parental race/ethnicity, disparities in prenatal PM2.5 exposures and related impacts on birth outcomes
Most U.S. studies that report racial/ethnic disparities in increased risk of low birth weight associated with air pollution exposures have been conducted in California or northeastern states and/or urban areas... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 6, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Devon C. Payne-Sturges, Robin Puett and Deborah A. Cory-Slechta Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of Benzo[a]pyrene-DNA adducts, dietary vitamins, folate, and carotene intakes on preterm birth: a nested case –control study from the birth cohort in China
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and its DNA adducts has been suggested to increase the risk of preterm birth (PB). Yet, few studies have been conducted to investigate this association, and the role of ... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 6, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nan Zhao, Weiwei Wu, Shiwei Cui, Haibin Li, Yongliang Feng, Ling Guo, Yawei Zhang and Suping Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impacts of dietary exposure to pesticides on faecal microbiome metabolism in adult twins
Dietary habits have a profound influence on the metabolic activity of gut microorganisms and their influence on health. Concerns have been raised as to whether the consumption of foodstuffs contaminated with p... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - May 3, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Robin Mesnage, Ruth C. E. Bowyer, Souleiman El Balkhi, Franck Saint-Marcoux, Arnaud Gardere, Quinten Raymond Ducarmon, Anoecim Robecca Geelen, Romy Dani ëlle Zwittink, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Evangelia Sarandi, Efstathia I. Paramera, Timothy Spector, Claire Tags: Research Source Type: research

Potential impacts of synthetic food dyes on activity and attention in children: a review of the human and animal evidence
Concern that synthetic food dyes may impact behavior in children prompted a review by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). OEHHA conducted a systematic review of the epidemi... (Source: Environmental Health)
Source: Environmental Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mark D. Miller, Craig Steinmaus, Mari S. Golub, Rosemary Castorina, Ruwan Thilakartne, Asa Bradman and Melanie A. Marty Tags: Review Source Type: research