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In this study, partially supported by NIEHS, findings suggest that PM2.5 from wildfires is a greater risk factor for dementia than PM2.5 from other sources. This risk may be particularly pronounced among socially and economically disadvantaged groups. PM2.5 is a type of air pollutant composed of fine particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter.
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Prenatal exposure to certain environmental chemicals may pose significant risks to liver health for both mothers and their newborns. But the researchers also found that treating women with folic acid and other B vitamins during pregnancy may counter some adverse effects of prenatal exposures on the livers of children.
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Research shows that dietary fructose promotes tumor growth in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer and cervical cancer. The scientists discovered that the liver converts fructose into usable nutrients for cancer cells, a finding that could open new avenues for care and treatment of different types of cancer.
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New research indicates that exposure to even low levels of arsenic through drinking water poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.
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