Summer 2021 Newsbrief
Heat, Humidity, UV Rays Linked to COVID-19 Spread
New research by P30 Center member, Jeffrey Shaman, PhD links meteorological variables such as temperature, humidity, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation to the transmission of COVID-19. Read more...
Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Impede Cognition; Aspirin Could Help
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin could help mitigate some of the cognitive effects of air pollution exposure. Read more...
E-cigarette Aerosol Exposure Induces Neurotoxic Accumulation of Metals in Mouse Brains
Recent research shows that metals in e-cigarette aerosol could cause damage to the central nervous system. Read more...
Early Life Exposure to Green Space Linked to Mid-Childhood Cognition
Living in neighborhoods with more green space in early childhood was tied to better visual memory in mid-childhood in a study of Massachusetts children. Read more...