Studies link COVID-19 deaths to air pollution, raising questions about EPA's 'acceptable risk'
The pandemic is putting America's air pollution standards to the test as the COVID-19 death toll rises.
Oct 30, 2020
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The pandemic is putting America's air pollution standards to the test as the COVID-19 death toll rises.
Oct 30, 2020
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Equipped with the latest gear and a thirst for adventure, mountaineers embrace the perils that come with conquering the world's highest peaks. Yet, even those who tread more cautiously at high altitudes are not immune from ...
Mar 2, 2024
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The camera zooms in on a stubble-bearded hunk dragging on a cigarette and blowing out a thick cloud of smoke with what seems to be great satisfaction.
Feb 11, 2013
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Climate change can exacerbate a full 58% of the infectious diseases that humans come in contact with worldwide, from common waterborne viruses to deadly diseases like plague, our new research shows.
Aug 9, 2022
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Odorants are widely used in natural gas for leak detection, however, few studies have examined their potential effects on public health. A new peer-reviewed publication in Current Environmental Health Reports, suggests that ...
Aug 9, 2023
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An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines in a young woman, and the complexity in diagnosing the rare condition.
Aug 8, 2023
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Environmental pollutants can seriously harm human health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, titled "Environmental Health: A Position ...
Oct 24, 2022
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(Medical Xpress) -- The dangers of cigarette smoking are common knowledge. And when it comes to smoking while pregnant, life-threatening health hazards extend to the fetus and newborn.
Mar 8, 2012
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There is a common misconception that hazardous or risky drinking is something only young people do, but new research shows that between 35 to 40 per cent of New Zealanders aged 50 years or older may also drink hazardously.
Sep 21, 2018
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A national study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) demonstrates that neighborhood exposure to environmental hazards is significantly associated with poor cardiovascular health across the ...
Nov 15, 2023
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