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What happens when the smoke clears? The effects of wildfire smoke could be irreversible
In 2018 wildfires in the US reached record levels. More destructive and more deadly, last year’s wave of ‘Super Fires’ had a huge impact on people’s health. It’s no surprise that visits to the ER soared, as people suffered with...
Less pollution means less asthma
In recent months there has been much debate on global warming and the damage pollutants are causing to our planet. Making the findings of this latest study from the University of Southern California, particularly important. The team set out to...
Dangers lurking in the kitchen
Since the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, outdoor air quality has been heavily regulated, and polluters are penalized. Harmful gases such as Carbon Monoxide and Sulfur Dioxide have been cut...
Childhood obesity linked to air pollution
Despite efforts to tackle childhood obesity in the US, it is still a major problem for many families. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, more than 15% of children aged between 10 and 17 are obese. So why,...
We often discuss the link between high levels of air pollution and respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. But there are other, lesser known, lung conditions that are becoming more prevalent in cities with pollution problems. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis or...
Acetaminophen Kills Pain and Empathy
Taking acetaminophen as a painkiller is not only killing your pain, it may also be killing your empathy. A new study suggests that if you take this medicine to decrease your pain, it may be decreasing your ability to empathize...
Asthma May Lead to Chronic Migraines
Do you have asthma? Do you suffer from the occasional migraine? If the answer is yes to both those questions, you may want to check out the latest findings published in the journal ‘Headache’, a publication of the American Headache...
Poor Indoor Air Quality Linked to Impaired Brain Function
The importance of clean air may seem like a no-brainer – the oxygen we breathe reaches every single part of the body and pure, fresh air genuinely feels better. Beyond the physical benefits, it now appears clean may also help...
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Early Exposure to Animals May Reduce the Risk of Asthma
Have you been debating if you should get a dog? We all know they take up a huge amount of time and energy. Or maybe potential damage to your home (or shoe collection) is deterring you from picking up a...
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