Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain region

Second-Hand Smoke Exposure During Childhood Leaves its Mark on Children's DNA

Maternal antibodies passed across the placenta can interfere with the response to the malaria vaccine, which would explain its lower efficacy in infants under five months of age…

Keeping a longer overnight fast by eating an early dinner and early breakfast may be associated with maintaining a healthy weight

More than 47,000 people died in Europe as a result of high temperatures in 2023, the warmest year on record globally and the second warmest in Europe

Air conditioning has reduced deaths due to high temperatures in Spain by one third

High temperatures may have caused over 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022

More than 61,000 people died due to the heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year

Air pollution is linked to lower COVID-19 vaccine responses according to a new study conducted in Spain

Urban environments with more vegetation are associated with better health behaviours in children

Mosquitoes kill more than 700k people every year (2017)

Researchers found that maternal tobacco smoke exposure during pregnancy was the most important prenatal exposure associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children

Program achieves 85% reduction in malaria cases, but does not eliminate the disease

Tiny insects kill more than 700k people every year

Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children, suggests a new study (n=642), which found at age seven years, the number of ADHD symptoms increased by 13% per each unit increase in the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in umbilical cord plasma.

People who commute through natural environments report better mental health, finds a new study of nearly 3,600 participants from four European cities

Children carrying a gene associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease may be particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of air pollution on the brain, finds a new study (n=1,667 children age 7–11 y attending 39 schools).

A study carried out in seven European cities found cycling is the mode of transport associated with the greatest health benefits: better self-perceived general health, better mental health and fewer feelings of loneliness.

A Study Links Night Exposure to Blue Light with Breast and Prostate Cancer

People who have their evening meal before 9 pm or wait at least two hours before going to sleep have lower risk of breast and prostate cancer, finds new population‐based case‐control study.

A study has demonstrated that exposure to air pollution on the way to school can have damaging effects on children's cognitive development