Environmental Health
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healthWildfire Smoke Linked to Thousands of US Deaths Annually
A major ecological study reveals chronic exposure to wildfire smoke's PM2.5 particles is tied to over 24,000 deaths yearly in the US.
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healthAir Pollution Directly Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
New research indicates that exposure to air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter, directly elevates the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.