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Air pollution plays a direct role in the spread of COVID-19
We talked recently about an Italian study finding evidence to suggest Covid-19 can travel through the air, hitching a ride on pollution particles. Now a team from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, have taken this theory one stage further. They...
The Best Air Purifier for COPD
The arrival of Covid-19 has left us all feeling vulnerable. But for people with preexisting lung conditions, the last few months have been particularly worrying. One of the biggest killers in the US COPD or to give it its full...
At last, some good news to come out of lockdown!!
Over the last few months we’ve had more than our fair share of bad news to deal with. So it’s great to have something positive to share. A new trend in neonatal hospitals Since the beginning of lockdown, doctors in...
Are you ready to send your children back to school?
As the CDC publishes it guidance on the reopening of schools, many parents will be feeling nervous about sending their children back to school at the end of the summer. There is no doubt, school is an integral part of...
New findings on air pollution and COVD-19
As Covid-19 continues to dominate our lives, scientists are working nonstop to understand all they can about the virus. Air pollution increases our risk of severe symptoms Study after study shows the death rate and severity of illness is linked...
COVID-19 and the air we breathe
As we adjust to life alongside COVID-19, the air we breathe is on everyone’s mind. How is COVID-19 spread According to the CDC, coronavirus can be transmitted via person to person contact. When an infected person coughs, sneezes or even...
Stay safe this wildfire season
With wildfire season underway in many parts of the country, we take a look at some of the most recent findings and what you can do to stay safe this wildfire season. Staying indoors during wildfire season may not be...
Is your gas stove making your child sick?
Millions of Americans are being exposed to dangerous pollutants every time they turn on their gas stove. That’s according to a report just published by Rocky Mountain Institute. Around 40% of Americans use a gas stove for cooking. Without adequate...
How COVID-19 will affect this year’s wildfire season
It is clear the current global pandemic will change many aspects of our lives, long after this first phase is over. This week, we take a look at how this year’s wildfire season will be affected. Lack of preparation could...