Living Amid Suburban Sprawl Could be Bad for Your Health
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SANTA MONICA - People who live in suburbia tend to have more chronic health problems than urbanites, according to a study issued today by a Santa Monica-based think tank.
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By Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Sep. 25--Here's the thing you can't get past: the sound of gunfire in quiet, suburban neighborhoods.
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Researchers reported that children and teenagers in Southern California communities with higher levels of air pollution were more likely to have diminished lung function.
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Do you face a tough daily ride to work, spend hours stuck in a traffic jam? If so, your health could be in danger according to a German medical study which lends new meaning to the concept of a &quot;killer commute.
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THURSDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Living next to heavy industry may boost lung cancer risk, suggests new research.
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By KRISTINE OWRAM  (CP) - The suburbs of Calgary sprawl beyond the reach of the city's public transportation system, swallowing up what were once tiny communities like Okotoks and Airdrie and putting pressure on water resources.
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Losing urban green spaces will affect people's quality of life and drive out many species of wildlife.
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Urban sprawl is gobbling up open spaces in fast-growing metropolitan areas so quickly that it could spell extinction for nearly 1,200 species of plants and animals, environmental groups say.
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NEW YORK  - Walking to work, bicycling to  school and other physical activity performed during your daily  commute may reduce the risk of colon cancer, according to  findings from a Chinese study.
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New research shows that teenagers who grow up in heavy air pollution have reduced lung capacity, putting them at risk for illness and premature death.
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Living near a fuel station may quadruple  the risk of acute leukemia in children, research published on  Thursday showed.
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Air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study says.
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Children living near high-voltage pylons may face double the risk of developing cancer, according to new research. A study commissioned by the department of health suggests that children living within 100
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(HealthDay News) -- Too much time in front of the TV can lead to aggressive behavior and a tendency to engage in risky, unhealthy activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
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AIR fresheners and aerosols may make homes unhealthier, research has suggested. Children and their mothers suffered more ill health in homes where these products were in daily use, the University
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A report to be released Monday found that people who live in areas with a high degree of sprawl are more likely to report chronic health problems such as high blood pressure, arthritis, headaches and breathing difficulties compared to residents in less
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A new study suggests that people living in sprawling suburbs are more prone to chronic physical health problems than people living in compact urban areas.