We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
Brian Oliver, University of Technology Sydney In previous years, Australians might have been exposed to…
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Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors
Poor air quality days significantly increase the risk of hospitalisations for respiratory issues in young…
As the oceans rise, so do your risks of breast cancer
Jane McArthur, University of Windsor It is encouraging to see greater attention in the media…
Occupational health study links air pollution and cancer
University of Stirling experts have discovered new evidence of the link between air pollution and…
Air pollution may be linked to heightened mouth cancer risk
High levels of air pollutants, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and to a lesser extent,…
Outdoor air pollution exposure significantly higher in women non-smokers with lung cancer than women smokers with lung cancer
Findings from a recent study demonstrate that female lung cancer patients who have never smoked…
Is underground transit worse for your health?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 90 percent of the 4.5 million workers in…
Living in an area with high air pollution may impact women’s breast density
A study of nearly 280,000 women in the United States has found that living in…
Air pollution may shorten survival of patients with lung cancer
Air pollution may shorten the survival of patients with lung cancer, suggests a population based…
Exposure to particulate air pollutants associated with numerous cancers
Researchers have found that long-term exposure to environmental pollutants was associated with increased risk of…