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10/14/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Noise pollution is bad for your heart: Living near constant noise increases incidence of cardiovascular disease

A new study that has been published in an issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found out that noise interferes with the body on a cellular level, so much so that it can cause heart diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. In this study, researchers reviewed several cases of novel translational noise […]

05/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Despite evidence showing that poor air quality is linked to cardiac events, many people still remain unaware of the dangers of air pollution

Did you know that poor air quality can endanger both your respiratory and cardiovascular health? According to a study, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), or tiny pollution particles, are linked to a significant increase in emergency department visits due to heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke. However, despite this alarming figure, a nationwide U.S. […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

African Americans are at greater risk of heart disease because they are more exposed to air pollutants

New research showed that African Americans are more exposed to air pollution than whites, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and death. Researchers led by University of Pittsburgh‘s Sebhat Erqou, M.D., combined data on fine particulate matter and black carbon in the air with those culled from a community-based study on 1,717 people (66 […]

02/04/2018 / By Russel Davis

The health effects of exposure to smog: Researchers look at how to mitigate effects on humans and the environment

A Chinese study published in The Lancet Planetary Health looked at the effects of smog pollution on human health, and suggested a few ways to mitigate the risk associated with smog exposure. According to the study, China suffered from unprecedented heavy smog pollution in the winter of 2016 to 2017. Residents in Northern Chinese areas surrounding Beijing were the most […]

10/15/2017 / By Russel Davis

Air pollution killing thousands of Europeans every year, according to the EU’s environmental authority

A report released by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in Copenhagen, Denmark, has revealed that ambient air pollution still accounted for more than half a million premature deaths across Europe despite little improvements in the continent’s air quality. The recent report has shown that 520,400 premature deaths in 41 European countries have been caused by air pollutants stemming from fossil fuel […]

08/21/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Is this why so many city dwellers have health issues? Air pollution found to radically increase stress hormones and alter metabolism

There really is something to be said for getting out into the fresh country air for a day. There is a tangible difference in how much better one feels in the country than in the city, especially if you have a very demanding job. While the stresses and strains of fast-paced city life may partly […]

07/26/2017 / By Russel Davis

Commuting along polluted highways found to be twice as bad for human health as previously believed

A new study published in Atmospheric Environment revealed that exposure to ambient air pollution during rush hour is more detrimental to the health than previously thought. Currently, most traffic pollution sensors are placed on the ground alongside the road and take continuous samples for for every 24-hour period. However, such sensors fail to capture the rapid changes […]

05/11/2017 / By S.D. Wells

Diesel fumes’ nanoparticles cause heart disease by just BREATHING polluted city air

Similar to how cigarette smokers suffer health consequences from the toxins that are carried into the lungs on particles of tobacco, a recent study has shown that tiny nanoparticles carry black carbon diesel fumes into the lungs of people who are exposed to them. Diesel fumes, commonly pushed into the atmosphere via the exhaust from heavy-duty trucks, […]

04/12/2017 / By Earl Garcia

People who shoot at indoor ranges found to have shockingly high blood levels of lead, the heavy metal used to make bullets

New research calls for the phase out of lead bullets at shooting ranges as long-term exposure may lead to serious medical conditions. According to the researchers, lead fragments and fumes are released every time shooters fire their weapons. As a result, shooters inhale the fumes, while lead residues stick to their hands and might be inadvertently ingested […]

02/17/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Is the water you’re drinking linked to causing heart attacks and cancer?

Water chlorination has been the cheapest method of disinfection for over a century. Chlorine efficiently disinfects large quantities of water. It is generally used to prevent outbreaks such as salmonella, and can even inactivate the human norovirus. For these reasons, the EPA classifies chlorine as a pesticide. Even though chlorine is an effective pesticide, on […]

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