The downside of living near a busy road is fairly obvious – constant noise from an endless procession of cars. Aside from a lack of peace and quiet, residing near a traffic-congested road could also take a toll on your ...
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Air Pollution: It’s Bad for Bees Too
When it comes to air pollutants, most reports generally discuss pollution’s impact on human civilization. Dirty air isn’t just a problem for people, however; a recent study has found that airborne contaminants can also have a detrimental impact on bees. ...
Read More »4 Tips for Cutting Energy Use
It’s almost impossible to avoid using modern electronic appliances, such as refrigerators, cell phones and computers. While such items can make life easier and more enjoyable, they also require the use of a large amounts of fossil fuels. Of course, ...
Read More »Rough Waters
A Look at Sea Pollution Pollution is often thought of a problem that affects cities, forests and other large areas of land. Man-made pollution is not just confined to solid ground, however; sea pollution is likewise a major environmental issue. ...
Read More »6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Allergies
It may seem that allergies are a fairly simple topic – in short, the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, causing various health issues. However, there are probably a few facts related to allergies that you were likely not aware ...
Read More »Osteoarthritis: Is it Worse in the Winter?
There’s a good chance that you’ve heard someone blame their arthritis pain on the winter cold. At first glance, this might sound like a credible complaint. But is this common accusation actually accurate? According to a 2017 report, the answer ...
Read More »E-Waste: A Problem That Keeps Piling Up
Over the last quarter-century, the digital age has introduced consumers to an impressive array of new products. For millions of people, it would be very challenging to imagine daily life without smartphones, laptops and tablets. Unfortunately, with this technological progress ...
Read More »Why Air Pollution Can Make Ragweed Allergies Even Worse
There’s a very good chance that someone you know suffers from seasonal allergies; roughly 50 million Americans experience allergic reactions to pollen alone. As if high ragweed counts weren’t bad enough, the presence of a common pollutant might make things ...
Read More »More Than Just the Sun? Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer Risk
It’s hard to talk about skin cancer without mentioning the sun. The reason for this close association is obvious; the vast majority of skin cancer cases result from exposure to the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays. Though the sun is largely ...
Read More »Three Genetic (and Rare) Heart Disorders
When it comes to heart problems, people generally think of such conditions as cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. Some people, however, must live with rare genetic disorders of the heart. Three of these disorders are further detailed below: Familial Dilated ...
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