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Air pollution is an established risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, but evidence on chronic kidney diseases (CKD) remains limited

A person with measles traveled through PHL Airport on July 4, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced on Saturday

A proposed rule from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) would ease the standard for low-dose radiation exposure. The NRC argues the change will bring more clarity to the nuclear industry, but the health effects of this rule on the public are not so clear. And if the change takes effect, then people living near nuclear…

A US study has found that pregnant women following nutritional guidelines may reduce their exposure to many environmental chemicals from food and everyday products. However, the authors warn that following healthy diets high in fruits and vegetables could also increase exposure to pesticides, urging policymakers to include chemical exposure as a factor in dietary guidelines.