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New study points to ‘significant’ link between air pollution and diabetes

June 4th, 2018 New US research has found a “significant link” between air pollution and diabetes globally, even at levels deemed safe by authorities. Diabetes affects over 420 million people according to the WHO. The principal causes are an unhealthy diet, a lack of activity and obesity, with the new Read more…

By Charline Fernandez, 6 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago

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Chemicals in PVC plastic may increase obesity and diabetes risk

June 5th, 2018 Exposure to PVC plastic could increase the risk of obesity and prediabetes in humans, a new study shows. The study published in Environmental Health Perspectives indicates that dibutyltin (DBT), a chemical found in PVC, could be increasing obesity and diabetes rates. Researchers from the University Of California, Read more…

By Leigh McGowran, 7 years ago