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08/09/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Personal care products are responsible for a large amount of smog hanging over cities
A recent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revealed that deodorant, sunblock and bug spray are responsible for a large amount of smog hanging over cities. With millions of people applying these products in close proximity, the particles greatly add to ozone pollution – even more than traffic. In New York […]
03/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nature and longevity: Living near green spaces found to promote public health
City dwellers living near green spaces may have a lower risk of dying early, according to a recent review by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain, in collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, it showed that increasing green spaces in urban environments is linked […]
03/24/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
A closer look at the link between air pollution and atherosclerosis
Air pollution is a growing environmental problem and health threat, especially to those living in large cities and other urban areas. Human activity is one of the main contributors to the extreme levels of particulate matter found in the air, alongside natural disasters such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions. Inhaling polluted air can bring about detrimental effects […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exposure to pesticides linked to elevated blood pressure, says study
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition linked to heart disease. It is determined by the volume of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. When the arteries narrows but the amount of blood the heart pumps remains the same, the resulting force exerted against the […]
11/26/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine biomarkers for hypertension, pesticide exposure in children from Ecuador
In this study, researchers from the University of California, San Diego and the University of Minnesota examined the association of time following a heightened agricultural production period – the Mother’s Day flower harvest in May – with children’s blood pressure. Their findings were published in the journal Environmental Research. Agricultural pesticide spray periods increase pesticide exposure for children […]
10/22/2019
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By Grace Olson
Avoid these 4 harmful chemicals at home
People focus on consuming clean food, but unknown to many, your furniture may contain harmful chemicals as well. These chemicals can be absorbed through eating, inhaling, and even through the skin. Keep a look out for the following materials and check for their non-toxic alternatives. (h/t to MindBodyGreen.com) 1. Stain-guard coatings Stain-guard coatings are added […]
03/11/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Study reveals that pesticides are linked to an increased risk of heart disease
The dangers of exposure to pesticides – which include increased risk of cancer and other serious health problems – have been well documented in recent years. Now, another risk associated with these toxic chemicals has been uncovered by researchers from the Universities of Illinois and Miami, and Michigan’s Wayne State University. The study, which was […]
02/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Uranium mining has dramatically increased the rates of cardiovascular and metabolic disease among those living close to the mines
All of the uranium mines in New Mexico have remained dormant since the last one shut down in 1998. But their long-term health effects are still being felt by the people of Navajo Nation, who are plagued by a high rate of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders attributed to living near the mining sites. Researchers at New Mexico Institute […]
10/14/2018
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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
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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. […]
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