A North Carolina study found sustained increases in hospitalizations and deaths among older Medicare beneficiaries using powered medical devices after Hurricane Matthew.
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How Hurricanes Affect Hospitalizations And Deaths Among Older Adults Using Electricity-dependent Medical Devices
A North Carolina study found stronger links between hurricane flooding and hospitalizations or deaths among older adults using electricity-dependent medical devices.
That Fresh Cleaning Smell Could Be Filling Your Home With Nanoparticles
Purdue researchers found that fragrances in cleaning products can react with indoor ozone and form nanoparticles within minutes.
Study Finds Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Many Smartwatch Bands
A study reports PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in many smartwatch bands; what is known, what remains unconfirmed, and what it may mean for users.
‘Do You Have To Be Dead?’: US Coalminers Plead For Benefits As Black-lung Disease Cases Surge
Coal miners in the US are urgently demanding benefits as cases of black-lung disease rise, highlighting ongoing health and policy concerns.
How To Stop Buying New Stuff
Exploring methods and motivations behind reducing new consumer purchases, with insights into current interest and ongoing debates.
Noise Exposure Is Linked To Chronic Stress And Heart Disease. It’s Time To Make Peace And Quiet A Public Health Right
Emerging research highlights the health risks of noise pollution, urging policy changes to prioritize quiet environments for public health.
Some Of The Worst Humidity Ever Recorded In L.A. Brings Misery, Health Worries – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles experiences some of the highest humidity levels ever recorded, leading to discomfort and health worries among residents.
Kraanwater Op En Rond Elzenhagensingel In Amsterdam-Noord Mogelijk Vervuild: Kookadvies Voor 113 Adressen – Het Parool
Water authorities advise boiling tap water for 113 addresses in Amsterdam-Noord due to potential contamination near Elzenhagensingel. Situation under investigation.
HEPA Air Purifiers May Boost Brain Function After Just One Month
Emerging trends suggest HEPA air purifiers could enhance cognitive performance within a month, sparking increased public interest amid ongoing research.