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Black Carbon and Your Lungs: New Evidence Emerges
A new study, set to appear in the upcoming January issue of the journal Environmental Research, finds that long-term exposure to Black Carbon (BC) is associated with increased incidence of adult-onset asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).1 These findings...
Indoor Air Quality and the Holidays: What to Know (and Be Grateful For)
The holidays are a special time — filled with warmth, food, laughter, and gathering with the people who matter most. As we come together in homes filled with cooking and celebration, the air we breathe becomes an important (and often...
The Role of Air Quality in Preventing and Managing Diabetes
November 14 is World Diabetes Day, when the global health community focuses on raising awareness of diabetes and how to prevent, manage, and live well with it. This year’s theme from the World Health Organization emphasizes that “diabetes can affect...