Wildfire Smoke Threatens Heart, Brain and Pregnancy
#WildfireSmoke #HealthRisksCanadian wildfire smoke threatens more than lungs, harming heart, brain, and pregnancy. It triggers inflammation, raising cardiac arrest, stroke, and pre-term birth risks. Experts urge masks and staying indoors as smoke blankets US cities. read more
Canadian wildfire smoke harms heart, brain, pregnancy
#WildfireSmoke #HealthRisksCanadian wildfire smoke harms more than lungs, entering the bloodstream to trigger heart attacks, brain inflammation linked to dementia, and preterm births. Experts warn of tens of thousands of deaths from combined heat and smoke risks. read more
Extreme heat worsens 4 common health conditions
#ExtremeHeat #HealthRisksExtreme heat worsens heart disease, kidney stones, gout, and headaches by straining the body. Dehydration from heat forces hearts to work harder, raises uric acid levels, and triggers migraines, posing serious risks to millions. read more
Extreme heat worsens 4 common health conditions
#ExtremeHeat #HealthRisksExtreme heat worsens four common health conditions: heart disease, kidney stones, gout, and migraines. Heat forces the heart to work harder, dehydration raises uric acid and stone risk, and temperature changes trigger headaches. Experts warn these dangers rise with global temperatures. read more
Extreme heat worsens chronic health conditions, experts warn
#ExtremeHeat #HealthRisksExtreme US heat exacerbates heart disease, kidney stones, gout, and migraines by straining organs and causing dehydration, experts warn. Chronic conditions worsen as temperatures rise, posing serious health risks across the country. read more
Toxic Pollution Threatens Monterrey Residents near Hazardous Waste Factory
#pollution #healthrisksAmerica's hazardous waste, specifically steel dust, is sent to a facility in Mexico, owned by Zinc Nacional, where it is processed. The plant has been found to release lead, cadmium, and arsenic into the air, causing pollution issues in the surrounding neighborhood, raising concerns over potential health risks. read more
Calls to Ban Tinned Tuna in Public Institutions Due to Mercury
#mercury #healthrisksActivists demand banning tinned tuna from schools and hospitals due to high mercury levels, accusing authorities of favoring economic interests over public health. Tests revealed exceeding mercury levels in all samples, posing a risk, especially to children. read more
#AutoIndustry #HealthRisks
Cars in a St. Louis auto-dealer lot exhibited on April 15, 2020. A study indicates that flame retardants in auto seats have health risks, with 99% of car-air samples containing carcinogens or potential carcinogens. Recommendations include reducing flame retardant use in vehicles. read more