The true death toll of hurricanes in the U.S.
Tropical cyclones may have a more adverse public health impact than previously considered, particularly among young or black individuals. Study: Mortality ...
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Road and aircraft noise linked to elevated atrial fibrillation risk, study reveals
New research from a large Nordic cohort study suggests that prolonged exposure to road and aircraft noise may elevate the ...
Uncovering the link between pollutants and arrhythmia risk
Arrhythmias, a group of disorders that disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart, can lead to serious health complications such ...
Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease
In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, ...
Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function
In a recent cohort study published in the journal eBioMedicine, researchers investigated the potential effect of gestational exposure to particulate ...
Biodegradable diagnostic tests offer sustainable solution to plastic pollution
The global plastic pollution crisis and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic – where billions of single-use diagnostic tests were discarded – ...
Exploring the link between air quality and mood: a new measure of climate sensitivity
In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers developed a novel measure, affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP), to ...
Climate-driven wildfire pollutants compromise air quality in Northeast U.S.
Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the ...
Study links over 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant in Canada
A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per ...
Study exposes hidden dangers of indoor fireplaces on air quality in South African homes
A recent study published in the journal Energy Research & Social Science examines the level of exposure to particulate matter ...
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