Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers are Health Hazards
Air and noise pollution generated by gas-powered leaf blowers (GLBs) pose multiple hazards to human health
Tag: Air Pollution
Cardiorespiratory Effects of Wildfire Smoke Particles Can Persist for Months, Even After a Fire Has Ended
Exposure to lingering fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke can have health effects up to three months afterwards, well beyond the couple of days that previous studies have identified. The exposure can occur even after the fires have ended.
New Study: Machine Learning Reveals Link Between Specific Sources of Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Risk
Researchers found an increase in the risk of ASCVD death, with notable associations with oil combustion sources and coal and biomass burning
Mapping Your Environmental Exposures: New AI and Machine Learning Tools for Better Health
Dr. Kloog discussed how new AI and machine learning models that he has developed are being used to study environmental exposures, like air pollution and temperature extremes, and their impact on public health.
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Idling Vehicles and Your Health
Idling is when engines are left running while the vehicle is parked. Idling motors can create twice as much pollution to the environment and poses a risk to everyone’s health.
New Study: The Hidden Environmental and Health Costs of Cryptocurrency Mining
Mining used in cryptocurrency consumes massive amounts of electricity, often sourced from non-renewable resources like coal power, leading to significant carbon emissions and air pollution. Air pollution poses serious risks to public health, impacting almost every organ system and has been connected to higher overall mortality rates.
FEATURED STUDY: The Effect of Air Pollution on Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health concern rising rapidly, with the number of people diagnosed with the disease worldwide more than doubling in the past 20 years. Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to air pollution was associated with higher risks for developing diabetes.
Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is affecting air quality in parts of the U.S. Northeast. Understand the risks to children and how to protect them.
Making the Invisible Visible through Super Learning
Mount Sinai scientists are reconstructing air pollution exposure at a 50-meter by 50-meter spot at more than 200 million locations in urban U.S. areas, going back 20 years
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WATCH: Air Pollution and Heart Health
Air pollution is a major public health concern that has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease. In this webinar, Dr. Hadley will discuss the latest scientific research on the connection between air pollution and heart health and what individuals can do to reduce their risk.
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Wildfire Smoke is a Rapidly Growing Threat to Global Cardiovascular Health
Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research have published a comprehensive review of the known impacts of wildfire smoke exposure on cardiovascular health
Chronic Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risks for ICU Admission or Death Among COVID-19 Patients
New study suggests persistent exposure to air pollutants in residential communities can impact health outcomes for COVID-19 patients
FEATURED STUDY: The Effect of Climate And Air Pollution on Birthweight
Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to heat and air pollution was associated with lower birth weight, an indicator for lifetime development.