Early-life exposure to air and light pollution linked to increased risk of pediatric thyroid cancer

Published Date: 17 Apr 2025

A new study led by researchers at Yale University published in Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that early-life exposure to two widespread environmental pollutants—small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial ...

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