Health News Archives
Pollution, Air
Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems
Many cases linked to sulfur mine fire near Mosul in 2003
Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer
Long-term exposure to smoke, chemicals boosts odds, but routine screening could help
Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel Function
Study finds pressure readings rise, urges broader public action to curb effects
No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations
Finding might impact EPA's clean air regulations, researchers say
Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs
Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought
Cleaner Air May Threaten Amazon Rainforest
Reducing sulphur dioxide emissions linked to increasing risk of drought, scientists say
U.S. Air Pollution Standards Don’t Protect Asthmatic Kids
Children suffer even when pollutants fall below acceptable levels, study finds
Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill
But simple tests and corrective actions can banish the carcinogenic gas
Smog’s Origins Get Clearer
A key chemical reaction helps form ozone haze, scientists say
Environmental Toxins, Radiation May Be Tied to Breast Cancer
Exposure to plasticizers and other chemicals in childhood may hike adult cancer risks, report says
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