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Environmental Health Understanding Indoor Air and Gas Stoves: A Plain-English Explainer

2 years ago

4 min read

These pollutants can irritate the airways and worsen asthma , and carbon monoxide from any fuel-burning device can be deadly within minutes. Key takea...

Environmental Health The Evidence on Pesticides at Home, Without the Hype

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

11 min read

Pesticides are designed to harm living things, and accidental poisonings, especially of young children, often happen with products stored or used care...

Environmental Health Pesticides at Home, Explained Without the Jargon

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Pesticides are designed to harm living things, and accidental poisonings, especially of young children, often happen with products stored or used care...

Environmental Health What the Guidance Really Says About Everyday Noise Exposure

Dr Priya Raghunathan

2 years ago

11 min read

Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but preventable, and it builds up from repeated exposure as well as single very loud events. Key takeaways Unl...

Environmental Health Why Everyday Noise Exposure Matters, Explained Simply

Dr Priya Raghunathan

2 years ago

4 min read

Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but preventable, and it builds up from repeated exposure as well as single very loud events. Key takeaways Unl...

Environmental Health The Evidence on Sun and the UV Index, Without the Hype

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

11 min read

UV exposure is the main preventable cause of skin cancer , and UV can be strong even on cool or cloudy days. Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to...

Environmental Health Sun and the UV Index, Explained Without the Jargon

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

UV exposure is the main preventable cause of skin cancer , and UV can be strong even on cool or cloudy days. Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to...

Environmental Health Household Chemicals: What the Evidence Actually Says

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

11 min read

Household cleaning products are among the most common causes of poisoning in young children, and mixing some cleaners releases toxic gases. Key takeaw...

Environmental Health Understanding Household Chemicals: A Plain-English Explainer

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Household cleaning products are among the most common causes of poisoning in young children, and mixing some cleaners releases toxic gases. Key takeaw...

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