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Polluted Environments Found as Cause for 1.7M Deaths of Children [VIDEO]
By Alleah Kiamco | Mar 17, 2017 10:41 AM EDTA new research and study reports that 1.7 million children are affected of the air contaminants and pollutants in the environments resulting to death and health problems.
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Desserts Made Of Snow: Are They Safe? Experts Warn Freshly Fallen Flakes Absorb Toxic Organic Compounds
By Staff Reporter | Jan 19, 2017 06:06 PM ESTEating desserts made of snow may be considered if one lives in a more rural area where vehicle traffic and pollution are not common.
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Children In China Are Getting Sick: Parents Call For Government Action To Curb Smog Problem
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 07, 2017 08:48 AM ESTChinese parents are calling for the government to do something with the toxic smog that has covered Beijing over the past week.
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Rise of Autism Attributed To Environmental Triggers
By Brian McNeill | Apr 23, 2016 07:36 AM EDTApril is Autism Awareness Month and will soon be over but one has to ask, why the rate of autism has risen over the last decades. Human genetics is seen as one likely cause but there has to be some underlying factor tied up to it as well.
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Fresher Air Linked to Drop in Asthmatic Children
By George Houston | Apr 14, 2016 04:39 AM EDTA recent study from the University of Southern California has linked that the lessening of air pollution in southern California has greatly facilitated the respiratory health of the child demographic in the area.
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European Killer Whales May Become Extinct, Study
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 16, 2016 06:09 PM ESTUnless we take drastic measures, European killer whales might die out, say scientists.
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Air Pollution tied to higher rates of Hospitalizations due to Heart Disease, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 18, 2015 04:59 PM ESTExposure to air pollution can be deadly for seniors, a new study reported.
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Wonder Robot Can Eat Pollution And Turn It Into Electricity
By R. Siva Kumar | Nov 13, 2015 11:22 AM ESTWith MFC technology and electrogenic bacteria, the Row-bot produces electrons that can be fed into its battery terminal.
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Eating Healthier is Good for the Body and the Planet
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2014 01:09 PM ESTEating a healthier diet can benefit the body and the planet, a new study concluded.
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Homes Near Roads Boost Cardiac Deaths in Women
By Christine Hsu | Oct 13, 2014 09:18 PM EDTWomen who live close to major roads are significantly more likely to die of cardiac conditions.
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Probiotics can Protect Against Heavy Metal Poisoning
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 07, 2014 01:23 PM EDTA new study found that a probiotic yogurt can protect pregnant women against heavy metal poisoning.
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Pollution Exposure Significantly Lowers Allergy Symptoms
By Christine Hsu | Sep 30, 2014 11:27 PM EDTMinimizing exposure to pollution can significantly improve asthma symptoms, according to a new study.
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Study Reveals Strong Link Between Higher Levels Of Pollution And Lung Health
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 06, 2014 04:31 PM EDTThere exists a clear link between higher levels of exposure to air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adult European citizens, according to a new study.
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Ships To Be Paid $2500 Per Trip To Decelerate for Whales
By Kamal Nayan | Aug 08, 2014 12:09 PM EDTCargo ships will be paid $2500 per trip to slow down to protect whales and lower pollution off California coast.
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Artificial Noise Killing Fish
By Christine Hsu | Aug 06, 2014 07:50 PM EDTMan-made noise is killing fish by making them more susceptible to predators, according to a new study.
