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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 30th, 2015
There's Ozone in the Air We Breathe and It's Messing Us Up, Study Warns

There's Ozone in the Air We Breathe and It's Messing Us Up, Study Warns

Evidence indicates exposure to ozone can affect the lungs and the heart, even reduce fertility in women

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Climate Change Could Leave Us Without Some of Our Favorite Wines

Climate Change Could Leave Us Without Some of Our Favorite Wines

Certain grape varieties are having trouble coping with the increase in global temperatures, specialists say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 23rd, 2014
Exposure to Air Pollution Blamed for Congenital Defects

Exposure to Air Pollution Blamed for Congenital Defects

Study finds children born to mothers exposed to air pollution are more likely to experience health trouble

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
Traffic Air Pollution Makes People Put on Weight, Evidence Indicates

Traffic Air Pollution Makes People Put on Weight, Evidence Indicates

New study links exposure to traffic air pollution and tobacco smoke to a higher risk to become overweight, even obese

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 10th, 2014
Strain of Malaria Is Passing from Monkeys to Humans Worryingly Often

Strain of Malaria Is Passing from Monkeys to Humans Worryingly Often

Specialists say number of human infections and deaths linked to this strain is increasing due to deforestation

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 6th, 2014
Exposure to Air Pollution Can Make Kids Misbehave, Evidence Indicates

Exposure to Air Pollution Can Make Kids Misbehave, Evidence Indicates

Study finds behavior problems are more common among children whose mothers were exposed to dirty air while pregnant

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2014
There Are Teeny Tiny Plastic Fragments in German Beer, Study Finds

There Are Teeny Tiny Plastic Fragments in German Beer, Study Finds

Researchers analyze 24 beer samples, find traces of contamination in all of them

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  • By Elena Gorgan
  • August 22nd, 2014
Pamela Anderson Refuses Ice Bucket Challenge Because ALS Association Does Animal Testing

Pamela Anderson Refuses Ice Bucket Challenge Because ALS Association Does Animal Testing

Instead, she challenges the Association to use other methods for research

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 17th, 2014
Broccoli Sprout Beverage Helps Fight Back the Effects of Air Pollution

Broccoli Sprout Beverage Helps Fight Back the Effects of Air Pollution

When consumed, the beverage helps eliminate pollutants inside a person's body

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 5th, 2014
Study: Air Pollution Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat, Lung Blood Clots

Study: Air Pollution Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat, Lung Blood Clots

The pollutant believed to cause these health problems is fine particulate matter

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 4th, 2014
Lead Exposure While in the Womb Found to Affect Brain Development

Lead Exposure While in the Womb Found to Affect Brain Development

Researchers say lead exposure appears to cause more harm during the first trimester

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 26th, 2014
Air Pollution Exposure While in the Womb Ups Asthma Risk

Air Pollution Exposure While in the Womb Ups Asthma Risk

Study finds air pollution exposure is especially dangerous during the second trimester

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 21st, 2014
Olive Oil Keeps the Effects of Air Pollution in Check, Evidence Suggests

Olive Oil Keeps the Effects of Air Pollution in Check, Evidence Suggests

Study finds olive oil can help protect the heart and blood vessels against air pollution

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 8th, 2014
CO2 Pollution Expected to Make Some Foods Less Nutritious

CO2 Pollution Expected to Make Some Foods Less Nutritious

Chances are this will impact on global food security, researchers say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 8th, 2014
88% of World's Cities Fail Air Quality Standards, WHO Says

88% of World's Cities Fail Air Quality Standards, WHO Says

New report shows air quality in most cities worldwide is fairly poor

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 6th, 2014
Eco-Friendly Tuna Sandwiches Now on the Menu of Sainsbury's UK

Eco-Friendly Tuna Sandwiches Now on the Menu of Sainsbury's UK

The chain of supermarkets now uses MSC fish to make its tuna sandwiches

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 30th, 2014
Nearly 50% of Folks in the US Are Exposed to Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

Nearly 50% of Folks in the US Are Exposed to Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

Air pollution is a major threat to public health, the American Lung Association warns

 
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