by American Chemical Society Richard Corsi demonstrates the airflow of a low-cost, DIY air cleaner that can remove indoor pollutants such as smoke particles and respiratory particles. It may also reduce the spread of airborne viruses. Credit: Molly Bechtel When wildfires threaten people’s communities, human health is impacted far beyond the inferno. Residual smoke distributes in...
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Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants
Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people, new research shows. According to NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers who led the study, people with the immune disorder have severe gut reactions, including diarrhea and bloating,...