July 15, 2024 | A study published by PubMed Central discuses obesity as a critical condition linked to various chronic diseases, impacting quality of life. Beyond diet and exercise, recent research indicates pesticide exposure as a significant risk factor for obesity. This study aimed to investigate the association between pesticide exposure and obesity among […]
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Exposure to pesticides and risk of Hodgkin lymphoma in an international consortium of agricultural cohorts (AGRICOH)
July 3, 2024 | The study “Exposure to pesticides and risk of Hodgkin lymphoma in an international consortium of agricultural cohorts (AGRICOH)” conducted by a multinational team of researchers from France, Norway, and the USA explores the relationship between pesticide exposure and the incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) among farmers. This investigation is crucial […]
Associations of Gestational Perfluoroalkyl Substances Exposure with Early Childhood BMI 𝒛-Scores and Risk of Overweight/Obesity: Results from the ECHO Cohorts
July 20, 2024 | A recent article from the Environmental Health Perspectives reports on a pivotal study about gestational exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may be linked to adiposity and an increased risk of obesity among children and adolescents, though epidemiological studies on this topic have yielded inconsistent results. This study aimed […]
Thyroid Cancer and Pesticide Use in a Central California Agricultural Area: A Case Control Study
Abstract Objective To examine environmental factors that influence risk of thyroid cancer. Methods We performed a case-control study utilizing thyroid cancer cases from the California Cancer Registry (1999-2012) and controls sampled in a population-based manner. Study participants were included if they were diagnosed with thyroid cancer, lived in the study area at their time of […]
Pesticides and Other Volatile Chemicals Cause Air Pollution Linked to Premature Deaths
July 28, 2021 | Between 340,000 and 900,000 premature deaths each year can be linked to air pollution caused by the release of volatile organic compounds, such as pesticides, paints, and cleaning agents, from anthropogenic sources. The findings, published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, were drawn from an international team of over 50 scientists, led […]
Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Preterm Births and Low Birth Weight
November 18, 2021 | A study published in Environmental Research by researchers at King George’s Medical University, India, finds exposure to xenobiotic substances like pesticides during pregnancy increases risks associated with preterm birth, including a rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries, a decrease in fetal body weight, and chronic illnesses. Birth and reproductive complications are […]
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45 Different Cancers Associated with Work-Related Pesticide Exposure
November 4, 2021 | A scientific literature analysis by the Federal University of Goias, Brazil, finds occupational (work-related) exposure to agricultural pesticides increases the risk for 45 different types of cancer. This analysis, published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, assesses studies from the last decade to identify cancer risk associated with occupational exposure […]
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Women in Agricultural Work at Increased Risk for Skin and Blood Cancers from Pesticide Exposure
October 21, 2021 | A study published in Environment International finds higher rates of various cancers among agricultural workers, with multiple myeloma (blood cancer) and melanoma (skin cancer) disproportionately affecting female farmers. Although research studies link cancer risk to genetic and external factors (e.g., cigarette smoke), there is increasing evidence that pesticide exposure augments the […]
Common Insecticide Malathion Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
October 19, 2021 | Exposure to the insecticide malathion increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. According to study coauthor Nicholas Osborne, PhD, CKD is on the rise in developing countries in Southeast Asia and Central America, and […]
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Commonly Used Neurotoxic Pesticide Exposure Increases ALS Risk to Workers and Residents
September 30, 2021 | Individuals working or living in areas with frequent neurotoxic pesticide use experience a higher incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) than the general population. A study, published in NeuroToxicology, finds a positive association between sporadic (nongenetic, spontaneous) ALS incidents among individuals exposed to neurotoxic pesticides. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or Lou Gehrig’s […]
