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fromNature
6 days ago

Audio long read: Autism is on the rise - what's really behind the increase?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr held a press conference about rising diagnoses of autism, saying he would soon announce a study to identify the responsible agent and asserting that environmental factors are the main cause of autism, a claim that drew attention amid broader debate over drivers of the increase and calls for robust, transparent research to substantiate causal links between environmental exposures and developmental outcomes.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC parents

RFK Jr. says HHS will research six 'environmental factors' for potential link to autism

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching studies to investigate environmental factors that may contribute to autism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC parents

RFK Jr. Calls Autism Preventable,' Drawing Ire From Researchers

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made scientifically inaccurate claims, asserting that autism is preventable and blaming environmental toxins rather than genetic factors.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

RFK Jr. says HHS will research six 'environmental factors' for potential link to autism

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching studies to investigate environmental factors that may contribute to autism.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

RFK Jr. Calls Autism Preventable,' Drawing Ire From Researchers

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made scientifically inaccurate claims, asserting that autism is preventable and blaming environmental toxins rather than genetic factors.
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fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Your Home Might Be Making You Sick-This $584 Billion Trend Wants To Fix That

Where we live plays a much bigger role in our health than previously understood. As much as 80% to 90% of our health outcomes depend on external environmental factors in our wellness ecosystem.
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fromNews Center
2 months ago

Scientists Discover a Possible Environmental Trigger for Parkinson's Disease - News Center

A common virus may contribute to Parkinson's disease development, especially in certain genetic backgrounds.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Murderland by Caroline Fraser review what was behind the 1970s serial killer epidemic?

Ted Bundy was an extremely intelligent and charming sociopath, committing multiple murders in Washington during the early 1970s.
Public health
fromNature
3 months ago

Ageing is linked to inflammation - but only in the industrialized world

Research indicates chronic inflammation may be linked to industrialized living, not universal aging, as seen in Indigenous communities.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

A New Book Might Just Explain Why So Many Serial Killers Came From One Part of the Country

The lead-crime hypothesis posits that lead exposure, particularly in childhood, can have long-term detrimental effects on behavior, linking higher rates of violent crime to environmental factors.
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fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Why Are Cherries Always So Expensive? - Tasting Table

The high cost of cherries is due to their delicate nature and the labor-intensive processes required for cultivation and distribution.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

For the first time, an external factor turns a male mammal into a female

Environmental factors can influence sex determination in mammals, challenging previous notions that genetics alone dictate sexual development.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Beyond Genetics: A New Equation for Understanding Psychiatry

Genetics influence mental health but do not determine it.
Environmental factors and timing are vital in mental health.
The ARCH x Ф model provides a holistic framework for understanding mental health.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

How living in the suburbs can increase your risk of developing a meat allergy

The rise of alpha-gal syndrome poses a significant health risk associated with suburban living, primarily due to tick bites.
fromwww.nature.com
5 months ago

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

The multi-national study highlighted the significant genetic and environmental factors contributing to various cancers, illustrating the complexity of cancer epidemiology worldwide, particularly in under-researched regions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

When the Immune System Turns on Us

Autoimmune diseases are increasing globally, especially among youth.
Research explores how the immune system can be influenced.
The Wim Hof Method may help reduce inflammation.
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