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CMSC over a photo of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland

High Density of MS Patients in Wisconsin -- But Why?

Health records show prevalence may be three times the norm in some areas

EULAR over a photo of the Bella Center Copenhagen in Denmark

Air Pollution and Illness: It's Not Just the Lungs and Heart Anymore

Expanding range of conditions caused or aggravated by fine particulates

A photo of the Department of Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington, DC

HHS Launches Office of Environmental Justice

Will focus on environmental solutions to improve health of people in underserved communities

A photo a man passing in front of a window looking onto a smoggy day in Beijing, China.

Particulate Matter Size Tied to Stroke Mortality

Association stronger among individuals with ischemic strokes

ATS over a photo of the San Francisco Marriott in San Francisco, CA

Vulnerable Teens May Ask, Who'll Stop the Rain?

Precipitation seen as trigger for airway inflammation

ATS over a photo of the San Francisco Marriott in San Francisco, CA

Here's What Happened to Asthma, COPD Admissions After a Big Polluter Shut Down

Correlation bolsters evidence that environmental air quality can be modified to good effect

Why Doctors Should Be Aware of Microplastic Pollution

Environmental toxicologist Dick Vethaak: "You play an increasing and indispensable role in this"

A photo of a teen male cooking at home.

PFAS Exposure Linked to Weaker Bones in Teen Boys

Association not seen in female teens, though

AHNS over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, TX

Ambient Dirty Air May Put Some People at Higher Risk for Head and Neck Cancers

Diesel particulate levels tied to increased oral and pharyngeal cancer incidence in one state

A photo composite of a wide variety of African animals gathered together.

Climate Change Predicted to Accelerate Animal-to-Human Viral Spillover

Cross-species transmission most likely to occur in Africa and Asia, researchers predict

A computer rendering of a cluster of people forming the shape of a map location icon.

What Does It Take to Confirm a Cancer Cluster?

Suspicions are raised at a New Jersey high school, but the road ahead is likely a long one

A computer rendering of planet Earth surrounded by wisps of flame.

Can Women Physicians Save Mother Earth?

We're uniquely positioned within the climate crisis

A photo of a Breo ELLIPTA asthma inhaler.

Can Switching Inhalers Reduce Your Carbon Footprint?

DPIs and pMDIs both effective for asthma control, but only one may help the earth

A photo of a preterm baby wearing a knit hat and yawning in the hands of a woman.

Are Seasons Linked to Preterm Births?

Danish study finds small associations between seasonality and extremely preterm birth rates

A sign at the harbor in Salem, MA which reads: WARNING LEAD CONTAMINATION AREA

Lead Contamination Finally Sees the Money for Solutions

Biden's plan includes $15 billion to replace lead pipes, but experts see the glass not so full

A photo of two white-tailed deer in a field

Oh, Deer: Coronavirus Running Buck Wild in Ohio

Risk to humans seems likely though unconfirmed at this point

Rat fetuses in formaldehyde in specimen jars

Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Healthcare workers represent majority of those exposed in French cohort

An unhappy looking male physician covers his ears with his hands.

It's Loud and Clear: Unwanted Noise in Medical Facilities Is a Hazard

The right soundscape can benefit patients and providers alike

A man fishes downstream from a sign warning to not eat the fish because of high amounts of PFAS chemicals.

More Research Needed on PFAS Hazards, House Members Told

Chemicals in foam used by firefighters of particular concern

AMA over a photo of Chicago, IL.

Some AMA Delegates Decry Dismissal of Global Warming as a Health Crisis

Climate change harms patients and physicians' practices, they argue

Rolls of clear plastic film in a food packaging plant.

Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

IDWeek over a computer rendering of the COVID-19 virus.

That's Not Just Gum on the Soles of Your Shoes...

Study ties C. Diff to bottom of footwear, inside and outside healthcare settings

An aerial view of the World Trade Center site after the terrorist attack on 9/11/01.

9/11 Responders Face Higher Risk of Multiple Cancers

Longer follow-up sheds light on the long-term consequences of exposure to disaster site

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

'Hot Enough for You?' It's No Joke for COPD Patients

Increased risk of exacerbations with hot weather, study finds

A photo of Kathy Griffin performing on stage.

Kathy Griffin's Early-Stage Lung Cancer

A closer look at diagnosis in "never-smokers"

A man in a business suit knocks on a door with a placard that reads: Office of Climate Change and Health Equity.

HHS's Climate Change Office: Not Open Yet, but Getting Positive Reviews

Initial steps "highly encouraging," says one expert

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

Dexcom's CGM Interoperability Expands; Warfarin and Osteoporosis; Maine Bans PFAS

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

A man's hand holding a glass of water.

'Acceptable' Lead in Drinking Water May Still Be Harmful to Patients With CKD

No safe amount of lead in water for those with kidney disease, researchers warn

A coal waste pile West of Trevorton, Pennsylvania.

House Members Argue for Puerto Rico Coal Plant Shutdown

Plant is releasing toxic coal ash, sickening the nearby community, lawmakers and witnesses say

A microscopy of Rhizopus sporangium releasing spores

I Spy an Opportunistic Infection?

Providers should monitor for "black fungus" and other infections being associated with COVID

A close up of a drop of blood on the index finger of a Black female who is preparing to test her blood sugar

Op-Ed: Diabetes Is Not an Equal Opportunity Killer

Policy change and community intervention can help fight disparities

ENDOBREAK centered between 8 illustrated body organs.

FDA Draft Guidance on T2D Devices; New GLP-1 Drug Succeeds in Trial

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

COVID-19 UPDATE and Other News over a background of illustrated coronaviruses

Indian Variant a Global Risk; Good News on U.S. Cases; Baylor Expert Gets Threats

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

A modern hospital building is topped by a very high chimney.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions From U.S. Healthcare On the Rise

U.S. healthcare sector pollutes more than any other industrialized health system in the world

A king cobra snake in the dirt outside of a dwelling

World's Deadliest Neglected Disease: Snakebite Slithers Under the Radar

Pick your poison: neurotoxic or hemotoxic

ASTMH over a photo of a physician examining children in West Africa

Modified Mosquitoes Suppress Dengue in Field Trial

Wild-type pests pushed out, infections cut markedly in treated zones

A female service member in camouflage fatigues tosses garbage into a burn pit

Military Burn Pits Linked With RA Seropositivity

Highest risks for anti-CCP antibodies seen for smokers and those with the HLA-DRB1 shared epitope genes

PHC over a computer rendering of COVID-19 viruses floating down onto a crowd of people

The Rise of the 'Payvider' and Other Healthcare Trends to Watch

David Nash, MD, lists this year's "Dirty Dozen" trends in healthcare

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