Health News Archives
Pollution, Air
Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases
Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds
World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows
Smog Tougher on the Obese Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine
Air Pollution May Cause Appendicitis: Study Researchers say cases go up in the warm-weather months when ozone is highest
Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health? Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows
Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure Inhaling microscopic particles could raise risk of heart disease, study finds
Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find
Toxins May Form When Skin, Indoor Ozone Meet Some of these chemicals are benign, others might pose dangers, experts say
Safe Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some Study finds lung problems after exercise at lower concentrations
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