Health News Archives
Pollution, Air
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
Radon Gas More Deadly Than Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
EPA campaign in January heightens awareness, tries to reduce risk
Smallest Air Pollution Particles Hurt Heart Most
Cause plaque build-up in arteries, negate effects of "good" cholesterol
Divorce Isn’t Eco-Friendly
As more couples split, there are more households and more drain on resources, study suggests
Traffic Pollution Hurts Asthmatic Kids’ Lungs
Children living near crowded roadways face more than 50% risk of breathing trouble, study finds
Cleaner Air Leads to Healthier Lungs
Two studies support efforts to reduce air pollution, especially diesel exhaust
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