To help people who live in areas with high flood risk consider moving, you need to first understand how they decide to stay or leave, says Anna Rhodes.
Amy McCaig-Rice University •
futurity
Aug. 9, 2021
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~4 min
Living near fast food doesn't increase your chances of weight gain, researchers report. Likewise, living near a supermarket doesn't decrease the chances.
Jake Ellison-U. Washington •
futurity
May 28, 2021
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~7 min
Decades after federal bans ended widespread use of lead paint and gasoline, some urban soils still contain levels that exceed safety guidelines for kids.
A more precise screening index could monitor chronic lead exposure, say researchers. They started with Atlanta, but say the approach could work elsewhere.
Carol Clark-Emory •
futurity
Nov. 11, 2020
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~7 min
Just 10 decibels more daytime neighborhood noise is associated with 36% higher odds of mild cognitive impairment and 30% higher odds of Alzheimer's disease.
Michelle Samuels-Boston U. •
futurity
Nov. 9, 2020
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~6 min