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Wildfire Smoke: Here's How This Air Pollution Driver Poses Significant Health Risks

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.17.2024 02:40 AM

Wildfire smoke is one of the primary drivers of air pollution in some areas, and it is very dangerous to health. Read to learn more.

High Noise Exposure Levels Due to Military Attack Jets Could Be Posing Health Risks to Around 74,000 People in Washington State, Study Reveals

05.16.2024 21:30 PM

Up to 74,000 people could be threatened by the rumbling noise emitted by the Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack craft. Read to learn more.

US FDA May Propose Ban on Hair-Straightening Chemical Products Due to Associated Health Risks

10.16.2023 07:49 AM

The FDA's ban proposal will specifically target hair-straightening chemical products that contain formaldehyde and other chemicals that release this chemical. Read to learn more.

Iodine Deficiency in Women May Lead to Having Kids With Impaired Neurological Conditions [Study]

04.23.2021 21:59 PM

Research recently found that women with poor iodine levels are likely to have kids with impaired neurological conditions.

Why Television Is Bad for Your Health

07.23.2020 12:00 PM

Several studies have focused on the effects of television and device screen time on children more than adults. In two studies from the UK, scientists have determined that more than two hours of screen time and couch potato tendencies result in severe health risk and deteriorating memory.

Thirdhand Smoke: First Victims Are Moviegoers

03.07.2020 06:05 AM

Often, tobacco residue on people's skin, clothing, and hair is an essential concern for public health.

Sleep Deprivation is as Dangerous as Starvation, Says Experts

06.18.2019 17:31 PM

Lack of sleep can cause early death, cancer, stroke and more according to studies. The effects of sleep deprivation can have serious consequences on your health.

Air Pollution Significantly Increases the Danger of Premature Deaths

06.18.2019 17:14 PM

The USF study suggests that chronic hypertension may remodel airway sensory nerves controlling the pulmonary-cardiac reflex that helps defend the body against physical damage from air pollution

New Study Recommends Regulation on Low-Priced Alcopops that Pose High Risk Especially for Youth

06.12.2019 16:54 PM

Regulatory agencies should reduce the availability and alcohol-by-volume of these products and increase their retail price to reduce and prevent unsafe alcohol consumption

Families With Higher Socioeconomic Position is Associated to Greater Exposure to Several Environmental Chemical Contaminants

05.13.2019 11:51 AM

Similarly, children from families with a higher social position had a higher risk of exposure to organochlorine compounds per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), mercury, arsenic, and bisphenol A

Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Tobacco: Which is More Harmful?

04.08.2019 22:09 PM

The debate rages on. While cigarette smoking is the top risk factor for lung cancer, some scientific evidence suggests there is no link between marijuana smoking and lung cancer.

MIT Study Confirms That Light Rains Carry Aerosols, Bacteria & Viruses

03.10.2017 10:44 AM

Light to moderate rains are releasing fizz of clouds from the soil and make aerosols, bacteria and viruses airborne.

Health Watch: 'Gluten-Free Foods' Endanger Health Due To High Levels Of Toxic Metals Content

02.20.2017 14:51 PM

Americans are worried for there is already an increase of 67 percent from 2013 to 2015 about people who eat gluten-free foods. This threatens the health department of the US and if possible, they would likely to adapt the Europe regulation with this matter.

Processed Meat Products linked to Cancer

10.27.2015 03:43 AM

People have been used to eat processed meat products but is not aware of the danger it causes. Processed meat such as ham, sausages and bacon are part of most homes everyday meal.

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