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Summer is in full swing and the weather is hotter than ever! Warm weather means many of us are taking advantage of being outside at every chance we have. Though the summer weather is enjoyable, it can also have a...
The Role of Air Pollution in Hypertension
Hypertension affects approximately 1 in every 3 people in the United States. It is a fancy word more commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a serious medical condition in which the force of blood flowing through the arteries...
Air Pollution Linked to Obesity
There are many causes of the obesity epidemic – inactivity, genetics, and poor dietary choices are the most obvious culprits. Environmental factors such as a lack of pedestrian friendly areas or access to fresh food also contribute to the prevalence...
California State of Emergency for environmental gas leak is over.
Austin multi-purpose air purifiers were designated to protect the citizens of Porter Ranch and surrounding areas as SOCAL worked 24/7 to plug a gas leak that erupted on October 23, 2015 spewing 1200 tons of methane into the atmosphere every...
An Introduction to Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Now that Halloween is over many people turn their attention to the celebration of the impending holiday season – but November is more than just Thanksgiving and the kick off to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Years’ festivities – on...
Labor Day: A Summer Tradition with Deeper Roots
In Buffalo, the weather is still hot and humid but summer is coming to an end. All of the telltale signs are here. Some leaves have started to change color and school has started in most districts. If the big...
Pollution affects how well we work
Huge implications for the global economy The dangers of air pollution are well established. From respiratory problems to increased risk of strokes and heart attacks, the list is long and varied. But according to a team of researchers from Columbia,...
Outdoor air purifier shields people of China from pollution
For some time now, air pollution in Chinese cities has been dangerously high. In 2013 the level of pollution was measured at 35 times higher than the level deemed safe by the WHO (World Health Organization). This year the Chinese...
Avocado may protect against the effects of air pollution
According to scientists from the UK, adding a few slices of avocado to your salad may help to protect you against the damaging effects of air pollution. There has been a lot of evidence over recent years to show how...