Health
Do you live in one of America's worst cities for dirty air?
Nearly one-third of Americans live in counties with unhealthy air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Apr 19, 2023
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News tagged with air quality
Health
Housing quality may affect kids with ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most frequently diagnosed behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. Children with ADHD experience difficulty with one or more of its core symptoms—inattention, ...
Apr 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ongoing study seeks to identify household triggers for chronic lung disease in children
Home is where the heart is, but it's also where air pollutants, allergens, and other irritants can make breathing difficult for children with the chronic lung disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
Apr 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Nature prescriptions' can improve physical and mental health
Imagine that your doctor prescribes you a new treatment. It's pleasant and enjoyable, and you can have as much as you want. Potential side effects include spontaneous euphoria and being in a good mood. Not to mention, it's ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is a common industrial chemical fueling the spread of Parkinson's disease?
A cancer-causing chemical that is widely used to degrease aviation components and heavy machinery could also be linked to Parkinson's disease, according to a new research paper that recommends increased scrutiny of areas ...
Mar 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
NZ health and education experts publish 7 key goals to protect schools from COVID‑19
A group of health and education experts have published seven key goals in a mission to protect schools from COVID‑19 and other infectious disease outbreaks.
Mar 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health: How living in the city and country compare
Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural activities and entertainment, people who live ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Medical research
Children's lung capacity has improved in cleaner air, finds Swedish study
As air pollution in Stockholm has decreased, the lung capacity of children and adolescents has improved, according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal. The researchers from Karolinska Institutet consider ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study suggests that wildfire smoke increases risk of going into labor prematurely
In a new study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting—and published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology—researchers will unveil ...
Feb 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exposure to air pollution increases risk for anxiety or depression. What can you do?
A growing body of evidence suggests that the air we breathe could be affecting our mental as well as our physical health.
Feb 6, 2023
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