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Harvard’s Joe Allen explains health threat in Calif. wildfire smoke

“A lot of people think that as long as they are inside there is no exposure.” — Joe Allen, pictured above GAZETTE: How does the air quality in an area differ when there is a wildfire versus the air quality on a typical day? ALLEN: I think it’s helpful to put some numbers around it.… Read More: Harvard’s Joe Allen explains health threat in Calif. wildfire smoke »

35 kidney genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk

An international study lead by University of Manchester scientists has discovered the identity of genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease. The discovery is a major advance in understanding of the significantly under-diagnosed disorder which, if left undetected, can lead to failing kidneys that need dialysis or kidney transplantation. The discovery of 35 kidney… Read More: 35 kidney genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk »

College students fear mold in dorms led to Adenovirus death of University of Maryland freshman

University of Maryland students are growing increasingly concerned mold problems in their dorms may be linked to the death of a freshman who succumbed to the same rare virus that killed 11 children in New Jersey. Olivia Paregol, 18, was early in her first semester when she developed a cough, which later worsened to pneumonia. She… Read More: College students fear mold in dorms led to Adenovirus death… »

4 Reasons To Embrace A Cold Weather Workout This Season

A new PB isn’t the only thing you can unlock once the mercury’s dropped By Men’s Health Posted on November 22, 2018 Some things are just harder to embrace than others. A shift in leadership at work. When your gym starts stocking a less-than-stellar protein powder. Hitting the pavement for your morning miles when the… Read More: 4 Reasons To Embrace A Cold Weather Workout This Season »