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Pollution, Air

Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases

Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows

Smog Tougher on the Obese
Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine

Air Pollution May Cause Appendicitis: Study
Researchers say cases go up in the warm-weather months when ozone is highest

Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows

Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
Inhaling microscopic particles could raise risk of heart disease, study finds

Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find

Toxins May Form When Skin, Indoor Ozone Meet
Some of these chemicals are benign, others might pose dangers, experts say

’Safe’ Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some
Study finds lung problems after exercise at lower concentrations

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