Environmental & Occupational Hazards – Page 8

Fortune, July 12, 2023

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy

"That’s kind of the way science works—you have a bunch of people hacking away at a given research question, and some studies find an association and some do not." (Shahir Masri)

The Hill, July 11, 2023

‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere; experts worry public awareness is low

"We have good evidence that, for example, exposure to PFOA, which is one of the chemicals that was detected in many of the water supplies in the study, that it almost certainly causes kidney cancer." (Scott Bartell)

Washington Post, July 3, 2023

Wildfires are bad for air quality. Fireworks can make the smoke worse.

"I think people need to be aware that there’s a cost associated with firework burning, not just money, but also the health-related costs and the cost to the environment." (Jun Wu)

Neurology Live, June 27, 2023

Air Pollution’s Impact on Cognitive Decline and the Neurotoxicity of Particulate Matter: Masashi Kitazawa, PhD

"This data suggests that exposure to particulate matter (PM) or air pollution is causing some neurotoxicity or brain damage at certain levels." (Masashi Kitazawa)

Healthline, June 23, 2023

Air Pollution Linked to Heart Disease, COPD, Cancer, and Other Health Concerns

"Many people may not think about the fact that air that looks clean (has good visibility) still contains pollutants that are harmful to health." (Shahir Masri)

PolitiFact, June 20, 2023

Particulate matter is not ‘junk science.’ Decades of research show it affects human health

"This finding is based on critical review of dozens of well-designed epidemiological studies and an evaluation of the weight of evidence." (Michael Kleinman)

MBG Lifestyle, June 18, 2023

The 7 Best Air Purifiers For Smoke + Signs Of Poor Indoor Air Quality

"PM2.5 is one of the most widely studied ambient air pollutants and is well known to be harmful to human health." (Shahir Masri)

WHYY, June 9, 2023

How wildfires and climate change impact headache and migraine symptoms

"We’re talking seven times higher than what I would normally see in my neighborhood due to a wildfire that was hundreds of miles away." (Shahir Masri)

Popular Science, June 9, 2023

How to mask up to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

"When wildfire smoke is thick in the air, precautions such as masking can help keep you safe from the toxic gases that fires generate." (Jun Wu)

Consumer Affairs, June 9, 2023

Smoke from Canadian fires raises health concerns in the U.S.

"Further, wildfire smoke could lead to adverse mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression." (Jun Wu)