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09/20/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Young children exposed to indoor air pollution or cigarette smoke found to have increased risk of respiratory sickness

There are two things in the air that people know to be harmful: air pollution and tobacco smoke. While the particular dangers that each bring are well-documented, the same can’t be said on how both affect expectant mothers and their newborn. These risks were the focus of a study made by the University of Cape Town […]

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. […]

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