Environmental Hazards

As Autumn Begins, Fall Prevention Awareness Day Will Keep You Off the Ground

Dr. Caroline Cicero | Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: Health Care, Fall Prevention Awareness, Injury Prevention, Pets, Physical Activity, Environmental Hazards, Active Aging, Impact News
Dr. Caroline Cicero

The change in season that September 23 brings offers an opportune time to examine your own and your aging parents' physical activity levels, fall risk factors, and environmental hazards.

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A Sick Joke

Edward Flattau | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Environmentalism, Climate Change, Inhofe, Climate Skepticism, Environmental Hazards, Green Policy, Green News
Edward Flattau

The reality is that harmful algae blooms such as the one whose fumes temporarily put Senator Inhofe out of commission are becoming more prevalent due to rising global temperatures.

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Brain Drain: Could Environmental Chemicals Cause Autism?

Wendy Gordon | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Lead, Bpas, Brominated Flame Retardants, Fetal Brain Development, Autism, Pcbs, Environmental Hazards, Asd, Phthalates, Methylmercury, Fetal Health, Healthy Living News
Wendy Gordon

It never occurred to me to worry about autism when I was pregnant in the '80s, but today it seems that few expectant parents haven't considered the possibility that autism might affect their child.

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