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Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke identified as risk factors

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Stroke Risk Is Changing With the Climate

Patient education is essential

Nov 13, 2024
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Simple Measures Ease Cardiac Strain in 100-Degree Weather

But electric fans were associated with harm in a hot and dry setting

Nov 07, 2024
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How Trump's Win Affects Healthcare; Uptick in COVID; Pesticides and Prostate Cancer

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Nov 06, 2024
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'Converging' Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Breast Cancer

Large cohort study showed cancer risk increased with exposure to fine particulate matter

Oct 30, 2024
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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

Oct 28, 2024
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EPA Imposes Stricter Standards to Protect Kids From Lead Paint Exposure

"There is no safe level of lead," said agency official

Oct 24, 2024
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What Will the IV Fluid Shortage Mean for Hospital Finance?

A more strategic approach to production is key to preventing crises like this

Oct 23, 2024
A photo of a bag of IV fluids hanging from a pole as seen from a patient’s perspective.
Rainfall and Mortality; Identifying Risk for Preeclampsia

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Air Pollution Risky After Lung Transplant

Living in polluted zip codes was linked to worse outcomes after transplant

Oct 17, 2024
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Opinion
The Supreme Court's Open Season on Public Health Agencies

"I just had this reverence for the court. I don't anymore," says Lawrence Gostin, JD

Oct 16, 2024
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Serena Williams' Surgery; Moderna Sued Over COVID Vax; Brighter Nights and Mortality

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Oct 16, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

Oct 15, 2024
A photo of a man and woman walking down a street past debris left by Hurricane Milton in Sarasota, Florida.
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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

Oct 11, 2024
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