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Rural areas less healthy than urban areas

Thu, Sep 08, 2011 9:10 PM by John Rondy, Reuters

Study uses rates of premature death, low birth weight, disease and risk factors such as smoking, obesity, drinking and crime along with education and employment rates to determine health qualities.
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1 dead, 9 sick from fumes at McDonald's in Georgia

Thu, Sep 08, 2011 3:46 PM by Reuters

An 80-year-old woman died after breathing toxic fumes in the bathroom of a McDonald's restaurant in south Georgia.
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Infographic: The hazards of hospitals

Wed, Aug 31, 2011 3:11 PM

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing. But as this infographic shows, threats like superbugs, sloppy records and sleepy interns can make U.S. hospitals surprisingly dangerous.
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What if we studied the indoors as an environment all its own?

Sat, Aug 27, 2011 8:00 PM by The Boston Globe

A growing movement argues it's time to rethink our assumptions about what an environment is and give the indoors the same scrutiny we give nature.
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Kayak through Los Angeles
Mon, Aug 08, 2011 11:04 PM by Siel Ju
Visiting the Golden State this summer? Take advantage of a rare opportunity to kayak and canoe down the Los Angeles River while getting educated on urban ecology.
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EPA takes on obscure chemicals in consumer products
Mon, Aug 08, 2011 11:06 AM by Environmental Health News
The EPA is cracking down on glymes, a potentially toxic chemical being used in a variety of household products.
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Air pollution causes: What’s making us sick?
Fri, Aug 05, 2011 11:57 AM by Clint Williams
Here’s a breakdown of air pollution particles that cause health and environmental problems.
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Ohio named most toxic state
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 9:51 PM by LiveScience
A new report by an environmental advocacy group finds that Ohio has the most toxic air pollution of any state, followed by Pennsylvania and Florida. Coal- and oil-fired power plants are major contributors to the problem.
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Are lakes safe to swim in?
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 10:45 AM by Matt Hickman
Use some common sense before jumping off that dock or boat.
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Are school buses any cleaner?
Fri, Jul 08, 2011 9:03 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds new tailpipe controls on buses don't make the air any cleaner inside bus cabins.
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Make your home more heart-healthy
Thu, Jul 07, 2011 8:47 AM by WomansDay.com
Introduce small changes in every room of the house to improve your cardiovascular health.
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Dead body lay unnoticed in busy Mass. pool for 2 days

Fri, Jul 01, 2011 3:36 PM by Agence France-Presse

The woman's body went unnoticed for days as people swam, and a city inspector who examined the pool didn't see the remains in the murky water.
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Philip Morris threatens to sue Australia over packaging

Mon, Jun 27, 2011 10:10 AM by Michael Perry, Reuters

Australia plans to be the first country to introduce plain, brand-less packaging for cigarettes in hopes of making smoking less attractive.
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Take an urban hike in L.A.
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 6:02 AM by Siel Ju
A Los Angeles' museum teams up with a local artist collective to offer urban hikes that get Angelenos out of their cars to experience the bigger urban environment.
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Scientists discover that living in cities can be stressful
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 2:45 PM by LiveScience
Next step for scientist is determining what aspects of city living can ease stress.
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