It's freezing cold and you've lost power. Here's what emergency doctors want you to do
Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
Jan 31, 2026
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Inorganic Chemicals: News and Research on Carbon Monoxide
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Holiday carbon monoxide risks families should know
Holiday gatherings often mean more cooking, heating and travel, but they can also raise the risk of a dangerous threat many people never see or smell: Carbon monoxide.
Dec 22, 2025
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Wildland firefighters could soon get mandatory respiratory protection
For years, federal wildland firefighters have worked long, dangerous shifts with almost no protection from the thick smoke around them.
Nov 19, 2025
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Ask an expert: What is the air quality index and why should I care?
The air we breathe might be something you don't spend a lot of time thinking about—until it impacts your day.
Oct 2, 2025
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UK ban on disposable vapes goes into effect
A ban on disposable vapes goes into effect across the UK on Sunday in a bid to protect children's health and tackle a "throwaway" culture.
May 31, 2025
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Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in air quality monitor locations in the US
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, according to University of Utah research. The EPA's network consistently failed to capture ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Lower temperatures can bring higher risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO), sometimes referred to as the silent killer, causes more than 100,000 emergency department visits in the United States and more than 400 deaths each year. In Utah, there were 276 emergency department ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Low-dose carbon monoxide may explain the paradoxical reduced risk of Parkinson's disease among smokers
Paradoxically, previous research has shown that despite its inherent health risks, cigarette smoking is linked with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease (PD). Until now, however, it was not clear how.
Aug 23, 2024
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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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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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