Health
Moving forward after the Los Angeles fires: Experts discuss physical, psychological and environmental recovery
The fires may no longer be raging, but their impact on our health and communities continues.
Feb 5, 2025
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News on fine particles
Health
Assessing adverse neurological effects of wildfire smoke inhalation
Following the devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles in January, concerns are on the rise about the long-term health impacts of smoke inhalation.
Feb 5, 2025
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Health
How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality, and your health
During winter, many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbread, cinnamon and pine scented candles to frankincense and myrrh diffusers, it's becoming increasingly popular to ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Neuroscience
Air pollution exposure during early life can have lasting effects on the brain's white matter
Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences in the microstructure of the brain's white matter, and some of these effects ...
Sep 25, 2024
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Health
Snug but unsafe: Your heater may be harming your health
We now have a dizzying array of heating technologies to consider, besides the fire that warmed our ancestors.
Aug 1, 2024
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Health
Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says
Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia.
Jul 29, 2024
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Health
Wildfire smoke and understanding the health risks
With wildfires becoming more frequent and extensive in Canada, it's important for people to understand the health risks of wildfire smoke. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide information ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Air pollution and depression linked with heart disease deaths in middle-aged adults
A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Health
Bushfire smoke affects children differently. Here's how to protect them
Bushfires are currently burning in Australian states including Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia. In some areas, fire authorities have warned residents about the presence of smoke.
Feb 23, 2024
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Health
Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live
Bushfires broke out yesterday in western Victoria during a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Although authorities have reported the situation is easing, emergency services continue to fight blazes in the ...
Feb 14, 2024
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