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CDC: 1 dead in multistate outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots

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Adult occupational exposure more likely in those with better early lung function

Adult occupational exposure more likely in those with better early lung function

As measures of adolescent lung function increased, so did the likelihood for occupational exposure as an adult, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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On the State of the Air report: ‘Now is a really good time’ for clean air efforts

On the State of the Air report: ‘Now is a really good time’ for clean air efforts

With many U.S. citizens still at risk for air pollution exposure, the American Lung Association is urging the Biden administration to speed up execution of their clean air plans, according to an association press release.

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Hot, cold temperature exposure before, after birth related to infant lung function

Hot, cold temperature exposure before, after birth related to infant lung function

Maternal and newborn exposures to long-term hot and cold temperatures are linked to worse lung capacity in babies, specifically in girls, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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April 13, 2023
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Higher risk for tuberculosis diagnosis with wildfire smoke exposure

Higher risk for tuberculosis diagnosis with wildfire smoke exposure

Heightened odds for a tuberculosis diagnosis were related to exposure to ambient air pollution that contained wildfire smoke, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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April 11, 2023
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Meta-analysis: Air pollution may increase dementia risk

Meta-analysis: Air pollution may increase dementia risk

Air pollution may be a risk factor for dementia, according to the findings of a meta-analysis published in BMJ.

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March 15, 2023
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Air pollution raises risk for first-year ED visits in preterm, full-term infants

Air pollution raises risk for first-year ED visits in preterm, full-term infants

Preterm and full-term infants faced similar elevated risks for ED visits in their first year when they were exposed to higher levels of fine particulate matter 2.5 m or less in diameter, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

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Less air pollution leads to ‘better lung health’ from childhood to adulthood

Less air pollution leads to ‘better lung health’ from childhood to adulthood

Lung function growth from childhood to early adulthood improved with less exposure to ambient air pollutants, according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.

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January 30, 2023
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Higher levels of metal, sulfur in air linked to poor respiratory health in children

Higher levels of metal, sulfur in air linked to poor respiratory health in children

Elevations in metal, sulfur and particle oxidative potential in the air strengthened the link between short-term exposure to outdoor pollution and respiratory hospitalizations among children, according to study results.

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January 10, 2023
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EPA proposes change to national fine particulate pollution standards

EPA proposes change to national fine particulate pollution standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a change to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate pollution to improve breathing conditions for communities, according to a press release from the agency.

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December 23, 2022
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Household air purifiers show cardiovascular benefits in former smokers with COPD

Household air purifiers show cardiovascular benefits in former smokers with COPD

In patients with COPD who used to smoke, portable air cleaners may improve cardiovascular health, according to a study published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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