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Environmental Health

Air pollution can be as bad as pack a day of cigarettes for your lungs, UW study

August 13, 2019

“We were surprised to see how strong air pollution’s impact was on the progression of emphysema on lung scans,” said UW’s Dr. Joel Kaufman.

Environmental Health, Lungs

The New West: Smoke In The Sky, A Purifier At Home

August 7, 2019

Alarmed by dense smoke, shoppers were snapping up portable air purifiers and breathing masks in staggering numbers.

Brain and Nervous System, Child Health, Environmental Health

Why testing for lead helps kids…and how you can get free testing

August 6, 2019

Lead exposure can harm brain growth in children, so it’s important for toddlers and preschoolers to be tested for lead if they have any of the risk factors.

Cancer, Environmental Health, Occupational Heatlh

Modern Wildfires Pose New Health Risks For Firefighters

August 6, 2019

New research underscores the risks that modern wildfires pose to firefighters’ long-term health, including an increased risk of cancer.

Environmental Health

Public Health reopens Discovery Park beaches after West Point emergency bypass

July 22, 2019

These two beaches were closed Friday in an abundance of caution after a West Point sewage bypass into Puget Sound.

Environmental Health, Newborn and Infant Health, Pregnancy

Children of women exposed to high level of pollutants during pregnancy may have lower IQs

July 20, 2019

A new study found that pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollutants had children with lower IQs, compared to the children of women exposed to lower levels.

Polluted air over Dehli
Environmental Health, Newborn and Infant Health, Pregnancy

Air pollution linked newborn intensive care admissions

July 19, 2019

For some types of pollution, chances for admission increased as much as 147%, compared to infants whose mothers did not encounter high levels of air pollution i the week before delivery.

Environmental Health, Seniors

New Heat Wave Threatens Public Health in Cities, States

July 19, 2019

As a heat wave clamps down on much of the nation, cities are scurrying to provide shelter and assistance to the most vulnerable: the homeless and the elderly.

Heat map of world in 2015
Environmental Health, Mental Health

Climate fears take toll on American’s mental health

July 16, 2019

At North Seattle Therapy & Counseling in Washington state, they’re seeing patients with anxiety or depression related to climate change and the Earth’s future.

Environmental Health, Occupational Heatlh

As Temperatures Climb, A New Push To Keep Workers Safe

July 15, 2019

Over the past decade, more than 350 workers nationwide have died from heat-related illness. Tens of thousands more have had serious heat-related illnesses.

Environment, Environmental Health, Public Health

US medical organizations call climate change a “public health emergency”

June 25, 2019

Public Health – Seattle & King County and the Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility were also among the signatories.

Environmental Health

States Weigh Banning Pesticide Even If EPA Won’t

April 25, 2019

“The EPA is contradicting the findings of its own scientists,” said Aseem Prakash, the director of the UW Center for Environmental Politics.

Cancer, Environmental Health

Popular Weed Killer’s Alleged Link To Cancer Spreads Concern

April 4, 2019

What do we really know about the human health risks of glyphosate, the chemical in Roundup and other commonly used herbicides?

Air Pollution, Environment, Environmental Health, Public Health

Climate report a frightening forecast for public health – viewpoint

November 28, 2018

There are numerous harmful human health effects of climate change expected in our region, some of which we’re already experiencing, writes Jeff Duchin, MD.

Child Health, Environment, Environmental Health, Public Health

Should you get your kids tested for lead?

October 25, 2018

During the first two years of a child’s life, lead exposure can affect the brain and result in learning, attention and social/emotional problems.

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