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Radiologists propose actions to combat climate change

A diverse writing group—lead by authors at the University of Toronto—have developed an approach for radiology departments and practices to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and become more resilient to the effects ...

Inflammatory disorders

How does climate change affect eczema?

In an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) associated with trends in climate-related hazards due to greenhouse gas emissions, investigators found that impacts include ...

Other

Doctors get tips on how to make health care greener

Cutting nitrous oxide waste in hospitals, switching to reusable vaginal speculums for cervical screening, and prescribing tablets over intravenous drugs are just some of the tangible actions doctors can take to reduce the ...

Cardiology

Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths

Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers, whose work is published ...

Health

Easy diet changes can lower carbon footprint, according to study

Researchers led by the Stanford School of Medicine have identified a set of simple food swaps that can make a big difference in an individual's carbon footprint—without the need for a drastic dietary overhaul. The suggestions ...

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