Indoor radon exposure linked to altered brain development in youth

The Silent Presence: Radon in the American Household Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium, thorium, and radium in rocks and…

Higher body mass index in youth linked to altered brain connectivity

The Vulnerability of the Developing Adolescent Brain Childhood and adolescence represent a critical "window of plasticity" for the human brain. During this period, the brain is not merely growing in…

Early exposure to forever chemicals linked to altered brain genes and impulsive behavior in rats

Recent toxicological research has uncovered significant evidence that prenatal and early-life exposure to perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), a prevalent member of the "forever chemical" family, induces lasting changes in the genetic…