A new study of 1000’s of children and adolescents in the Netherlands has concluded that exposure to ambient air pollution during early life can have long terms effects on the development of white matter in the brain. The study investigated links between early childhood exposure to air pollution and the development of white matter microstructures of the … Continued
Can microplastic reach the olfactory bulb area of the brain? Yes, they can. That is the startling finding of research published in September. Scientists at Sao Paolo university discovered that microplastics were present in olfactory bulb tissue of more than half of deceased people’s brains tested, providing evidence that not only do we breathe … Continued
Organophosphate pesticides (OP) have been associated with a variety of health conditions for a long time. The link between pesticides and disruptions in the balance of the gut microbiome have been established by animal experiments and in-vitro models, but evidence on the effect of human exposures has been more limited. But it’s emerging that exposures to … Continued
UK politicians tested for so called ‘Forever chemicals’ including PFAS and PFOA all had detectable levels of 5 chemicals on average from this vast group of chemicals. The tests found “worrying levels” of PFAS above established levels of concern, measured in hair and blood samples. Although a small sample, the study carried out on behalf … Continued
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The IRAC report that worldwide, 275,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year. In the UK 10 children are diagnosed each day. Childhood cancer types differ from adult forms – leukaemia, brain cancers, and lymphomas are the most common types. During September charities across the UK … Continued
As children prepare to go back to school many will need new uniforms. But what’s the best choice for parents to make? It’s a mix of price, durability, and sizing up how long they’ll last before their children outgrow them. Retailers complete for parent’s attention at this time of year by developing products that appeal to … Continued
Women exposed to pesticides in the months prior to conception and the early months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of stillbirth a new study finds. Researchers examined data of more than one million births over a 14 year period during which more than 2000 stillbirths were recorded. Stillbirth rates of women who … Continued
Children’s hair tested by French researchers in a new study found that almost one third of the samples had detectable levels of biomarkers for chemicals found in the environment, with 10% of the total samples detecting 100% of the biomarkers. Tests were carried out on children’s hair samples to detect biomarkers for 32 groups … Continued
Staying safe in the sun is fundamental to our health with dermatologist recommending their use on a daily basis, and especially during the summer months when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. But as you reach for the sunscreen, you may wish to consider what ingredients are being used. There are two main types of … Continued
So called ‘Forever chemicals’ or PFAS can penetrate the skin new research has found, suggesting a new pathway for this vast group of chemicals to enter into the bloodstream. PFAS are a large group of 9,000 chemical substances which have a carbon- fluorine bond that is extremely hard to break. They persist for a … Continued
