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October 3, 2025

Breast Cancer and Air Pollution: What New Research Reveals

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise awareness about ways to protect our health. Each year, this month reminds us of the many factors that can influence breast cancer risk—from...

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July 11, 2025

The Hidden Toll of Wildfires: A Crisis Beyond the Flames

Wildfires are among the most dramatic and destructive events of our time—burning homes, displacing communities, and reshaping entire landscapes. But beyond the visible devastation, a quieter and more insidious crisis is unfolding. As the climate warms and wildfires become more...

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April 25, 2025

Invisible Enemies: A Call for a Paradigm Shift in Medicine

Austin Air is not only a leader in air purification, but also a force for good in driving national conversations around environmental health and prevention. This past week, Austin Air partnered with Environmental Medicine Education International (EMEI) to host Invisible...

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February 27, 2025

The Link Between Air Pollution and Head and Neck Cancer

A groundbreaking study recently published in Scientific Reports has shed new light on the connection between air pollution and cancer – specifically head and neck cancers. Researchers found a strong correlation between exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and an...

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November 29, 2024

PM2.5 Exposure Linked to Head and Neck Cancer

Emerging research is deepening our understanding of the connection between air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and head and neck cancers (HNC). PM2.5 consists of particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter, making it a significant pollutant both indoors...

November 1, 2024

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Why It’s Important

November 1 marks the beginning of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time for reflection, education, and action against the deadliest cancer affecting both men and women. While many people begin thinking about holiday preparations, it’s also a solemn reminder of...

February 23, 2024

Does Poor Air Quality Impact Mortality?

In today’s modern world, the quality of the air we breathe has become a critical concern. For those of us in cities or suburbs, urbanization and highways shape the landscape and bring along pollutants. In rural regions, it’s industrial farming...

November 30, 2023

Breathing Easy: A Breath of Hope for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

As we wrap up Lung Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness about lung cancer and advocating for its prevention, early detection, and treatment is important. Lung cancer is prevalent – with 23,340 new cases and 127,070 deaths this year in the...

September 29, 2023

Dangerous Consequences: Air Pollution Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But it’s not enough to just be aware. We must get involved. We must take concrete action – especially against air pollution. Why air pollution? Because, while breast cancer is a complex disease with...

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