Nature versus nurture: Scientists are gathering more evidence on which has more of an impact on human well-being amid the aging process. While both environmental exposures and genetics are known to ...

During the past 60 years, experts have documented a steep rise in the incidence of both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease—the two medical conditions that make up most cases of inflammatory bowel ...

Along with high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, environmental factors such as air pollution are highly predictive of people's chances of dying, especially from heart attack and stroke, a new ...

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. Led by Assistant Professor of Health Policy and ...

People who live in areas with social and environmental adversities may have up to twice the increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal ...

In the dynamic world of real estate, various factors influence property values. One significant but often overlooked aspect is the environment surrounding a property. Environmental factors can either ...