Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new ...

The mental well-being of the elderly refers to how they perceive their everyday existence, i.e.—if their outlook is positive or negative, which, in turn, makes their life pleasant or unpleasant. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exposure to environmental factors early in life may impact immune system development. A better understanding of ...

Growing up in rural Missouri, Jason Marquardt knew how to stay busy. If he wasn’t helping his dad and grandmother out on the family cattle ranch, he was down by Lake Marquardt, catching fish for ...

The deep divide between rural and urban communities is a polarization that has been exemplified by coronavirus, climate change and economic despair. It is estimated that approximately 60 million ...

CRESCENT CITY, FLA. — On an early foggy morning, this small town in rural Putnam County could pass for a historic Northeastern seaport, though the Atlantic Ocean is 40 minutes away. Crescent City was ...

When the term “rural” is heard, most people automatically think of green pastures, rolling hills and farms, a setting that’s far removed from urban landscapes and densely populated cities, a setting ...

In urban environments, allergic diseases are more common among dogs and their owners compared to those living in rural areas. Simultaneous allergic traits appear to be associated with the microbes ...

One of the biggest challenges for the global economy is to use natural resources more efficiently, increasing food and energy production while preserving the environment. Brazil is at the center of ...