Environmental Diseases
Air Pollution May Be Contributing To Increasing Antibiotic Resistance In Bacteria
Polluted air may be hurting humans, but it's likely helping bacteria fight off our antibiotics. 
High Blood Pressure Causes: City Air Pollution Raises Blood Pressure As Much As Being Overweight
Air pollution and a symphony of honking horns tend to make people angry, so it makes sense they also raise our blood pressure — as much as being overweight. 
What Caused Global Warming? How Climate Change Began Nearly 200 Years Ago
Scientists have finally pinpointed the time period when humans began contributing to the Earth's warming. 
Stricter Air Quality Standards Could Save Thousands Of Lives, Reduce Sick Days
A new report finds that stricter air quality standards would prevent more deaths and sick days, particularly in states like California. 
Living Near Fracking Sites May Worsen Asthma Symptoms, Increase Number Of Attacks
Depending on how close sufferers live near fracking sites, the odds of an asthma attack were 1.5 to four times higher, according to a new study. 
California Battery Recycler Puts 12,000 Residents At Risk For Cancer With Arsenic Emissions
The industry plant will have to further reduce arsenic emission levels to meet state standards. 
Triclosan In Household Products, Soap Doesn't Threaten Human Microbiome: Study
A new small study finds that the microbiomes in our guts and mouths aren't damaged by the use of antibacterial products, like soap, containing triclosan. But they're probably still not worth using over plain soap. 
The End Is Near: Report Predicts We're More At Risk Of Death From Climate Change, Pandemic, Than A Car Crash
A new study suggests that "human extinction" by disease, climate change, or war may be a greater threat to your life than dying in a car accident. 
Air Pollution Levels May Rise Significantly By 2050, Causing Health Risks
Ozone levels in certain regions of the U.S. may rise significantly by 2050, upping our risk of respiratory and other health issues. 
Fish Out Of Water: Eating Polluted Seafood May Damage Humans' Natural Defense System
Pollutants found in fish could be making their way into our food supply and damaging our body's natural defense system.
