Health
How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
It's bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke.
Dec 28, 2022
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News tagged with outdoor air
Health
Hot weather associated with increased stroke risk in older people
Emergency visits for stroke are elevated after a heatwave, according to research presented today at ESC Asia, a scientific congress organized by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Health
Low levels of air pollution deadlier than previously thought
The World Health Organization's most recent estimates (2016) are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution (often referred to as PM2.5). A recent ...
Nov 8, 2022
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Health
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke when indoors
The dangers of inhaling smoke are well established. Many people do their best to avoid breathing it in. But what about when the smoke comes to you?
Sep 9, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers suggest air pollution be included as risk factor for patients with lung cancer and have never smoked
Researchers from Vancouver, British Columbia examine the effect of duration of past exposure to air pollution with lung cancer diagnosis.
Aug 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Open Air Factor: A natural form of infection control?
A leading infectious diseases expert from The Australian National University (ANU) suggests a forgotten but formidable protective agent that's been documented in medical journals for close to two centuries could be key to ...
Jun 29, 2022
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Health
Air pollution linked to deadly heart rhythm disorder
Life-threatening arrhythmias are more common on days with highly polluted air, according to research presented May 21 at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The study was ...
May 23, 2022
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Health
New evidence for increased cardiovascular risks from indoor and outdoor air pollution
It has long been suspected that exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants may increase an individual's risk for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.
Apr 8, 2022
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Immunology
Sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes: How to manage your allergies in spring
Spring is arriving soon, which means warmer temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities.
Mar 16, 2022
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Health
Improving air quality associated with slower cognitive decline in women
Improvements in air quality are associated with slower cognitive decline in women, according to a new study led by Diana Younan, of the University of Southern California publishing February 3rd in the journal PLOS Medicine.
Feb 3, 2022
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