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Our Patients With Disabilities Face Unique Environmental Risks

Ambitious action against climate change is necessary to protect us all

A photo of Shoshone-Paiute tribal member Michael Hanchor visiting his mother’s grave in Owyhee, Nevada.

Did U.S. Government Play a Role in Remote Tribe's Widespread Illness and Cancer?

Toxins are embedded in the soil, but no one can say what has caused such widespread illness

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Are You Ready for Wildfire Season?

Wildfire season is a double whammy for healthcare workers across the country

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Scleroderma Patients See Worsened Raynaud's in Summer, Too

Study shows surprising nonlinearity between temperature and symptom severity

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More Mosquito-Linked Deaths; Historic Cannabis, Hallucinogen Use; Vandy Doc in Space

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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COPD, Asthma Inhalers Produce Staggering Amounts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Propellants in metered-dose inhalers are the biggest culprit

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Dalai Lama's Surgery; New Surgeon General Advisory; Concerns Over Drinking Water

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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West Nile and EEE: What to Know About Mosquito-Borne Illness in the U.S.

These diseases may be causing a buzz, but they're not doing anything unusual this season

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We're Missing Opportunities to Help Pregnant Patients Navigate Environmental Threats

As physicians, we play an essential role in the climate crisis

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U.S. Heat-Related Deaths Jumped 117% Since 1999

And deaths have accelerated in the last 7 years, according to researchers

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VP Harris: 'America, We Are Not Going Back'

Harris pledges to protect reproductive rights, tackle gun violence, and address climate crisis

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Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Night

Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight

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Docs Need Better Guidance on Patient Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals,' Group Says

Environmental group's "roadmap" also urges feds to continue cutting PFAS levels in food and water

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Clinicians Need More Education on Climate-Related Health Issues, Expert Says

Students are clamoring for this content, Katie Huffling tells White House conference attendees

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Plant-based Food and Drink Labeling Is a Battlefield

Public health considerations are missing in action

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Olympic Athletes Fall Ill After Swim in the Seine: Is Water Quality to Blame?

Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes

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Microplastics Are Everywhere, but Are They Harming Us?

A look at what we know so far

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These Metals in Urine Predict Heart Disease and Death

Exposure may come from food, water, and air

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Infectious Disease Expert Explains Seine Bacteria as Olympic Events Are Postponed

It's not just about E. coli, expert says

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How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Pediatric Patients

Educating families can go a long way

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Dementia Incidence Tied to Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire Smoke

Study assesses risks for older adults in Southern California

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Heat-Related Texas Deaths Climb After Beryl Left Millions Without Power

When will a complete death toll be known?

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D.C. Hospital Gets a Wake-Up Call to Chagas Disease

Report is part of larger efforts to increase awareness of neglected disease

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Trump's Former Doc Weighs In; 23andMe and Alzheimer's Risk; What's 'Teflon Flu'?

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Psoriasis Joins List of Diseases Tied to Air Pollution

Poor air quality adds significantly to risk from genetic susceptibility factors

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J.D. Vance's Healthcare Views; Congressman Hospitalized; New 'Forever Chemical'

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Extreme Heat and Some Medicines Can Be a Risky Combo: Here's What to Know

A look at common heat-related problems and solutions

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Spicy Chip Death Lawsuit; Gen X and Cancer; Extreme U.S. Temperatures

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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How Concerned Should We Be About Metal in Tampons?

Tampons contain lead and arsenic, but some say the levels aren't anything to worry about

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Genes, Air Pollution Combine to Raise Lupus Risk

British data suggest how environmental and genetic factors add together

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Houston Hospitals Backed Up; Nurses Vote to Strike; Dengue Spreading in NY, NJ

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Bad Air Quality in Pregnancy Hikes Cerebral Palsy Risk in Offspring

Study finds yet another problem linked to fine particulate pollution

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With the End of Chevron, Health and Environmental Experts' Hands Are Tied

We need the rule of law to protect public health

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GOP House to Investigate Biden's Doctor; Record-Breaking Heat; Emhoff Has COVID

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Biden Administration Proposes Rule for Workplaces to Address Excessive Heat

But industry opposition may make a blanket mandate difficult to implement

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Fecal Bacteria at U.S. Beaches; America's Hoarding Problem; Nasal COVID Vax Trial

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Air Pollution in Childhood Tied to Bronchitis Symptoms in Adulthood

Link largely persisted when researchers adjusted for childhood respiratory conditions

A photo of patients gathered at a Circle The City mobile clinic outside a soup kitchen for homeless people in Phoenix.

Street Medicine Teams Help Homeless People Rehydrate in Extreme Heat

Rising temperatures call for new avenues of care

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CDC Tells Docs to Be Alert for Dengue as Cases Ramp Up Worldwide

Even in the U.S., local mosquitoes are a growing threat

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What's Driving Avian Influenza Virus Evolution? Human Food Systems

What we do next really matters

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