L.A. Firefighters Who Fought Blazes Show Elevated Mercury and Lead Levels

In January, hundreds of firefighters fanned across Los Angeles County to fight the Palisades and Eaton blazes as they tore through heavily populated communities, killing more than two dozen people and destroying thousands of buildings. Days after their work, some of those firefighters had elevated levels of lead and mercury inside cells in their blood […]

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7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered

Every day, billions of cells in our body divide or die off. It’s all part of the intricate processes that keep blood flowing from our heart, food moving through our gut and our skin regenerating. Once in a while, though, something goes awry, and cells that should stop growing or die simply don’t. Left unchecked, […]

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How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Human Health

The mucus and hairs in your nose can trap larger particles, and the mucus and cilia in your upper airway can catch some as well, said Luke Montrose, an environmental toxicologist at Colorado State University. But some PM2.5 or smaller particles can bypass these defenses and penetrate the deepest parts of your lungs. Dr. Montrose […]

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Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air

In early 2020, the world scrubbed down surfaces, washed hands and sneezed into elbows, desperate to avoid infection with a new coronavirus. But the threat was not really lying on countertops and doorknobs. The virus was wafting through the air, set adrift in coughs and conversation, even in song. The pandemic raged for six months […]

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Does Wildfire Smoke Cause Sinus Issues?

Q: I’ve noticed I get a runny nose when there’s wildfire smoke in the air. Should I be concerned? It’s well understood that wildfire smoke can wreak havoc on the body — taxing the lungs and heart, stinging the eyes and prompting headaches. But nasal passages are particularly susceptible, said Dr. Mark Dykewicz, an allergist […]

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Aspirin May Help Protect the Brain From Pollution’s Toll, Study Suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution has many health consequences, including accelerating brain aging and increasing the risk for dementia. Now new research suggests that short-term exposure to polluted air, even at levels generally considered “acceptable,” may impair mental ability in the elderly. Scientists studied 954 men, average age 69, living in the greater Boston area. […]

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A Climate Change Guide for Kids

In The Bad Future, most places on Earth will be hotter, although there will still be some cold days. School and sports will be canceled during intense heat waves. High temperatures could even be fatal for vulnerable populations like older people and those who work outside. Changes in the weather will make it harder for […]

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How Climate Change May Affect Your Health

Alas, said Dr. Jackson, emeritus professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, “Human beings respond only to what is a threat to them at the moment. Californians are now much more aware — the fires got people’s attention.” The wildfire season is now starting much earlier and ending later as a result of a […]

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There’s No Better Time to Clear the Air

Think about the phrase “air pollution.” Are you picturing black plumes curling out of factory smokestacks and the tailpipes of idling vehicles? Something to worry about outdoors, that is, not inside your home? Not so fast: Air pollutants could be within your own walls too, seeping from your furnace, your basement, even that new couch, […]

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Does your hair need an anti-pollution solution?

We know about anti-pollution skincare – now protective haircare is set to be the next big trend. But what can it do, and is it really necessary? Image: iStock Air pollution – it’s not exactly a promising story. Millions of us are breathing illegal levels of the stuff, and it’s predicted that by 2030, 92.9% […]

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How to protect your skin from air pollution

Growing anxieties about the health impacts of air pollution are fuelling a demand for protective skincare. But what does it actually mean for our complexion? Earlier this year, the government published its Clean Air Strategy, with an emphasis on reducing the wider impact air pollution has on both the environment, and our health. But, for […]

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