Renowned wine regions from Australia to South Africa are battling increasingly fierce fire seasons.
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By testing hundreds of pigeon fanciers, researchers hope to predict who is most at risk and improve treatment for a wider family of lung diseases.
The blaze at the Geelong oil refinery in Victoria has reportedly been extinguished. But residents in the area may be worried about the health effects of lingering smoke.
There has already been a lot of flu this year but the flu season is unlikely to peak until late winter.
The use of polluting household fuels and gas was associated with an increased likelihood of eczema, followed by severe asthma symptoms.
New research reveals that the adverse environmental and health impacts of atmospheric dust in the world’s rapidly growing megacities deserve far more attention.
Opening windows clears germs and stale air –but timing matters. You don’t want to swap indoor pollution for outdoor exhaust.
As wildfire smoke becomes a frequent summer hazard across large parts of the US, knowing the risk at the neighborhood scale matters for human health.
Australia’s new asthma guidelines warn against anyone with asthma – even those with infrequent symptoms – using only salbutamol inhaler.
An estimated 13 per cent of Albertans live within 1.5 kilometres of an active oil or gas well. This proximity can have adverse impacts on their health.
Personal care products, such as hairspray, perfume and deodorant, can contain potentially toxic chemicals. Here’s what you need to know.
The ‘indoor microbiome’ is linked to respiratory health, immune function and possibly even mental wellbeing.
Why do some athletes’ heart and breathing rates soar during competition but others’ slow down?
Canada’s 2024 wildfire season will likely be even more severe than the unprecedented fires of 2023. Being aware of the risks, and taking some sensible precautions, can help keep you safe.
Artificial stone, which is used mainly for kitchen benchtops, is a potent source of silica dust, which can scar the lung and cause lung cancer. Banning artificial stone could save lives.
The health care system is hemorrhaging medical lab workers, in part because of COVID-19 infections and also because of burnout, low wages and better opportunities elsewhere.
A high court judge said the Environment Agency was failing to fulfil its legal duty to protect the public.
The World Health Organization has halved its recommended limit for particulate pollution.
Some face masks now come with a coating of graphene, a substance that can kill microbes. Is it safe to breathe it in?
Coping with intense and prolonged wildfire smoke is difficult, both physically and mentally. Smoke is an environment hazard to be respected, not a personal challenge to be overcome.
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Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor, Pharmacy Practice, University of Sydney
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Professor, Science and Engineering Faculty; Director, International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (WHO CC for Air Quality and Health); Director - Australia, Australia – China Centre for Air Quality Science and Management (ACC-AQSM), Queensland University of Technology
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