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Humidifiers can improve indoor air when used correctly

A poorly maintained or improperly used portable humidifier can certainly put your health at risk. But there is also plenty of evidence that a properly maintained and operated humidifier can help keep you healthy. Read More >

Air quality and lung cancer

Almost one in five people in the U.S. diagnosed with lung cancer this year have never smoked. In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially added outdoor air pollution, especially particulate matter, to the list of lung cancer causes. Read More >

The causes of Sick Building Syndrome

Learn what can happen when poor air quality within a building causes illness. Read More >

Paris confronts worst wintertime pollution in 10 years with bold transport limitations

The City of Light enters its fourth day of traffic restrictions in a bid to ease the persistent smog Read More >

Poor air quality can hurt athletes and their performance

In a perfect world, athletes would live and train only in geographic areas that are free of significant air pollution. But in reality athletes generally live and train near population centers where air pollution can threaten their performance and health. Read More >

Are spray-on sunscreens safe?

Sunscreen in a can is easy to apply quickly and easily. But do the potential health hazards of this convenience outweigh its benefits? Learn more. Read More >

Indoor air quality in schools is a serious issue

Studies have associated poor indoor air quality with a decrease in students’ ability to perform specific cognitive tasks. Learn more. Read More >

Minimize exposure to pesticides

When sprayed, pesticides form droplets that build up on surfaces and become airborne and inhalable. Read More >

Can an air purifier help prevent cognitive loss?

Can an air purifier make your smarter? Well, at the very least it might help protect whatever smarts you already have by reducing your exposure to particle air pollution. Read More >

Should you have your air ducts cleaned?

Air ducts are the pathways that deliver the indoor air you breathe. Under certain conditions, they make a perfect home for mold, pests and dust particles that could be blown into your home’s living spaces and trigger your allergies. Read More >

Getting to the bottom of basement issues

Basements can harbor many dangerous pollutants Learn more here. Read More >

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