Noncommunicable Diseases Food Systems
Healthy Eating for the Planet, Cardiovascular Health, and Longevity: An Observational Study
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Noncommunicable Diseases Food Systems
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Noncommunicable Diseases Technology and Innovation
This study introduces a novel method—carbon-effectiveness analysis—that evaluates healthcare interventions by integrating clinical benefits with environmental impacts. Using asthma as a case study, the authors compare three treatment strategies.
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Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution
This review article examines how long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to atherosclerosis through epigenetic changes like DNA methylation, histone modifications, and altered non-coding RNA expression. It highlights new pathways for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment.
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Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution
This review provides an overview of how air pollution promotes the development of atherosclerosis (the build up of fats and cholesterol in and on the artery walls).
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Noncommunicable Diseases Chemical Pollution
Researchers compared marine microplastic concentrations near U.S. coastlines with rates of cardiometabolic diseases in nearby counties. Using national survey and environmental data, they explored whether higher microplastic levels relate to higher disease prevalence.
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