Health
Lovely but dangerous, wood fires bring health risks
Decades ago, Nat King Cole gently crooned about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But since then, scientists have uncovered some troubling truths about wood smoke.
Dec 13, 2019
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Living with air pollution raises chances of dementia, study finds
People who daily breathe in air pollution, particularly from wildfires or agricultural sources, might need to add a heightened risk of dementia to their list of health concerns.
Aug 19, 2023
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Passive vaping: An impending threat to bystanders
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), also known as vapes, are gaining popularity among youths in many parts of the world, including the US and Europe.
Apr 8, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy has long-term impact on children's health, development
Particulate matter (PM) is a major component of air pollution that is increasingly associated with long-term consequences for the health and development of children. In a study recently published in Nature's Environmental ...
Sep 13, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
How air pollution alters lung tissue, increasing cancer susceptibility
Scientists have identified a mechanism that explains how fine air pollution particles might cause lung cancer, according to a study published today in eLife.
Apr 19, 2022
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Exposing exposure: Finding the connections between air pollution and health
For years, research has suggested a connection between air pollution and human health issues. Penn State researcher Jeff D. Yanosky searches for those connections.
Jan 3, 2020
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Air pollution linked to increased risk of anxiety and stroke
Air pollution is linked to a higher risk of stroke, particularly in developing countries, finds a study published in The BMJ today. In a second article, new research also shows that air pollution is associated with anxiety.
Mar 24, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Does air pollution cause cancer?
During the Utah winters, you can step outside and see a hazy cloud hovering over the valley. Contaminants or chemicals in the air come from a mix of human and natural sources and can harm our health. Air pollution causes ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Airborne pollution associated with more severe rhinitis symptoms
The nasal symptoms of rhinitis are more severe in people exposed to higher levels of outdoor air pollution. That was the conclusion reached by the authors of a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, ...
Jan 23, 2020
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The toxic air we breathe
When we think of health hazards, many things come to mind: bad nutrition, car accidents, addiction to drugs. But one we rarely consider is our exposure to particulate matter in the air we breathe. After all, aside from the ...
Sep 21, 2018
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