Living near asphalt that is sealed with coal tar may raise a person’s risk of getting cancer, with the greatest potential effect in young children.

The type of jobs people have may increase their risk for developing asthma.

An international study reports a link between passive smoking and syndromes of dementia.

Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical found in numerous personal care products, may contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in children.

The antibiotic-resistant “superbug” methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is prevalent at several US wastewater treatment plants, serving as a reservoir for the bacteria.

 Two United Nations agencies have mapped the intersection of health and climate in an age of global warming.

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter decreases flow-mediated brachial artery dilation, particularly among younger individuals, women, nonsmokers, and those with mild hypertension.

People who are exposed to mold in their homes could be at an increased risk for sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung disease.

High noise levels can put people at-risk of annoyance as well as sleep disturbance, both of which can have serious health consequences.

People with severe coronary artery disease have been found to have higher-than-normal levels of the plastic bisphenol-A (BPA) in their urine.