Ice rink fumes have sent kids to the hospital: Few states require tests
Last December, dozens of young hockey players were rushed to hospitals in the Buffalo, New York, area—some vomiting, lethargic and suffering from headaches.
Aug 8, 2024
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Inorganic Chemicals: News and Research on Carbon Compounds, Inorganic
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Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption
Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Measuring household air pollution exposure in sub-Saharan Africa
Researchers from the University of Liverpool, dedicated to addressing the issue of household air pollution (HAP) in sub-Saharan Africa, have released new data to better understand the problem.
Feb 7, 2024
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Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention tips during cold weather
With below-freezing temperatures, Houstonians are doing their best to find ways to keep warm, but certain appliances in and around our homes used to do so can be deadly. Poisoning by carbon monoxide, an odorless, scentless ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Safely keeping children warm when the power goes out at home during the winter
When the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. If the power failure is in winter, the danger of extreme cold can add to the problem. Younger children—especially infants—are at risk for hypothermia. ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Drinkable, carbon monoxide-infused foam enhances effectiveness of experimental cancer therapy
Did smokers do better than non-smokers in a clinical trial for an experimental cancer treatment? That was the intriguing question that led University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues to develop a drinkable, carbon ...
Jan 12, 2024
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As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers
With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.
Jan 11, 2024
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Can drinking alkaline water help prevent kidney stones? Not likely, study finds
Bottled water marketed as "alkaline water" is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary stones, reports a study in the January issue of The Journal of Urology.
Jan 10, 2024
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Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires
New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.
Dec 18, 2023
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Measuring indoor air quality in remote First Nations communities in Ontario, Canada
A team of researchers with a wide variety of backgrounds and affiliated with a number of institutions in Canada, including officials with the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, has conducted an assessment of indoor air quality for people ...
