Depressive symptoms, diet quality, physical activity, and body composition

Depressive symptoms, diet quality, physical activity, and body composition among populations in Nova Scotia, Canada: report from the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health. Journal: Preventive Medicine | Volume: 61 | Pages:  106-13 | Date: April 2014 | Authors: Zhijie M. Yu, Louise Parker, Trever J.B. Dummer OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between depressive symptoms and Read more about Depressive symptoms, diet quality, physical activity, and body composition[…]

Geostatistical modelling of arsenic

Geostatistical modelling of arsenic in drinking water wells and related toenail arsenic concentrations across Nova Scotia, Canada Journal: Science of The Total Environment | Volume: 505 | Pages: 1248-58 | Date: February 1 2015 | Authors: T.J.B. Dummer, Z.M. Yu, L. Nauta, J.D. Murimboh, L. Parker Arsenic is a naturally occurring class 1 human carcinogen Read more about Geostatistical modelling of arsenic[…]

Relationship between drinking water and toenail arsenic concentrations among a cohort of Nova Scotians

Authors: Zhijie M Yu, Trevor J.B. Dummer, Aimee Adams, John D Murimboh and Louise Parker Journal: Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology | Volume: 24 | Pages: 135-44 |Date: 2014 | Abstract: Consumption of arsenic-contaminated drinking water is associated with increased cancer risk. The relationship between arsenic body burden, such as concentrations in human Read more about Relationship between drinking water and toenail arsenic concentrations among a cohort of Nova Scotians[…]

Atlantic PATH earns Guinness World Record for world’s largest toenail collection

Atlantic PATH earns Guinness World Record for world’s largest toenail collection  (Originally Published at Dalhousie University) The record may seem silly, but the science behind it is incredibly important to understanding why Atlantic Canada has such high rates of cancer. The Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health, or “PATH,” is part of the Canadian Partnership for Read more about Atlantic PATH earns Guinness World Record for world’s largest toenail collection[…]

Understanding the translation of scientific knowledge about arsenic risk exposure among private well water users in Nova Scotia

Understanding the translation of scientific knowledge about arsenic risk exposure among private well water users in Nova Scotia Authors: Heather Chappells, Norma Campbell, John Drage, Conrad V. Fernandez, Louise Parker, Trevor J.B. Dummer Journal: Science of The Total Environment | Volume: 505 | Pages: 1259-1273 |Date: February 2015 | Arsenic is a class I human carcinogen that has been identified as Read more about Understanding the translation of scientific knowledge about arsenic risk exposure among private well water users in Nova Scotia[…]

What is the role of obesity in the aetiology of arsenic-related disease?

What is the role of obesity in the aetiology of arsenic-related disease? Authors: Zhijie M. Yu, Bryan Fung, John D. Murimboh, Louise Parker, Trevor J.B. Dummer Journal: Environment International | Volume: 66 | Pages: 115-123 |Date: May 2014 | Consumption of arsenic contaminated drinking water causes a large variety of adverse health outcomes. Body mass index (BMI), which is linked to Read more about What is the role of obesity in the aetiology of arsenic-related disease?[…]