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Environmental

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Recent Environmental Articles

Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise

Genetics, Environment Shape Sexual Behavior
There's likely no one key reason for a particular orientation, research shows

Are Medical Meetings Environmentally Unfriendly?
Doctor contends the carbon footprint from so many specialists traveling to one place is too heavy.

Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants
Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds

Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk
Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms

Health Tip: Prevent Mold in the Home
Rid the area of moisture

Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids’ Diabetes Risk
Type 1 disease less prevalent in populations living nearer equator, study finds

Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out
Deadline is Dec. 31, but FDA urges asthma patients to switch to eco-friendly versions now

Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients
Low doses of gas found in car exhaust provides anti-inflammatory effects in lungs

Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems
Many cases linked to sulfur mine fire near Mosul in 2003

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