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May 03, 2023
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Air pollution exposure tied to increased diagnostic testing in adults with heart failure

Air pollution exposure tied to increased diagnostic testing in adults with heart failure

Adults with HF exposed to long-term fine particulate air matter pollution are more likely to receive in-hospital procedures, including HbA1c testing, prothrombin time tests and stress tests, researchers reported.

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May 01, 2023
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Air quality, noise among environmental variables linked to decreased sleep efficiency

Air quality, noise among environmental variables linked to decreased sleep efficiency

Air quality, noise and temperature levels were all associated with decreased sleep efficiency, according to a recent study, although such associations may not be apparent to individuals.

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April 24, 2023
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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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April 18, 2023
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EPA proposes changes to Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

EPA proposes changes to Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

The EPA has invited public comments on its proposal to update and strengthen its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal-fired and oil-fired power plants, and the American Lung Association supports these potential changes.

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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 12, 2023
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Pollution exposure may counteract protective CV effects of physical activity

Pollution exposure may counteract protective CV effects of physical activity

Exposure to higher amounts of fine particulate matter air pollution may counteract the protective CV effects of active commuting and farming activity in China, researchers reported.

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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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US News & World Report ranks best, worst cities for sleep


  <i>US News &amp; World Report </i>ranks best, worst cities for sleep

A recent study by U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews has named Austin, Texas, the best city in the United States for sleep, while Philadelphia was ranked the worst.

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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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March 07, 2023
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Less air pollution leads to ‘better lung health’ from childhood to adulthood

Less air pollution leads to &lsquo;better lung health&rsquo; 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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