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07/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study: Children are being taught in classrooms where the air is so polluted, it breaches WHO guidelines

Indoor air pollution continues to be a threat to the health of children around the world. A new study warned that the air in some U.K. schools is more toxic than outdoor air, an article in British Telecommunications stated. Researchers from the University of Cambridge (Cambridge) and the University College London (UCL) conducted the study […]

07/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Unprecedented science study proves that air pollution can negatively affect babies while in the womb

Exposure to high levels of air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the baby’s risk of high blood pressure, according to a study published in the journal Hypertension. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the U.S., is one of the first studies to […]

05/11/2018 / By Vicki Batts

First-of-its-kind study reveals that finished kitchen cabinets are emitting toxins

The kitchen is one of the most trafficked areas in most homes. For many, it’s not just a place to cook and prepare food; it’s a place where the family comes together. But new research has shown that the kitchen may actually be one of the most dangerous places in your home — and not […]

05/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s why you should also look at the quality of air indoors

Around the globe, measures are being taken to reduce air pollution. But are we forgetting that our homes can also harbor pollutants? In this information age, society and business are dependent on technology, which means that most of us spend a good chunk of our time indoors. The air quality of the environment where we live […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

5 toxin-clearing plants you should have in your home

When it comes to decor, go-to choices often include tasteful art pieces or some lovely houseplants that can add life to any room in your house. However, aside from beautifying your home, studies have shown that certain houseplants can help clear toxins in the air. Polluted indoor air and pollutants Polluted air can be found both […]

04/28/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Your house dust is full of chemicals – here’s how to eliminate the threat without resorting to more chemicals

Modern-day pollution is making dust a part of our lives. It’s in the air we breathe, and in the place where we spend the biggest part of our lives in — at home. That’s why it’s alarming to learn that indoor dust found in the typical U.S. household has around 45 harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including flame […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

African Americans are at greater risk of heart disease because they are more exposed to air pollutants

New research showed that African Americans are more exposed to air pollution than whites, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and death. Researchers led by University of Pittsburgh‘s Sebhat Erqou, M.D., combined data on fine particulate matter and black carbon in the air with those culled from a community-based study on 1,717 people (66 […]

04/08/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

1 in 4 people now have multiple chemical sensitivity; violent allergic reactions to deodorants, air fresheners

Many of us experience health symptoms and don’t give them much thought. It’s easy to chalk irritability up to not getting enough sleep the night before or to blame your sneezing on pollen, even if you can’t actually see any. However, if unexplained symptoms are happening to you regularly, it’s possible that you could be […]

02/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Air pollution inside the home: Popular air fresheners and fabric cleaners are full of chemicals, could be causing your asthma, allergies

Who doesn’t want to live in a home that looks and smells wonderful? That’s why we tend to spruce up our living spaces with air fresheners and fabric cleaners. But these products could actually be doing us more harm than good. So much so that the amount of common air pollutants within homes are five […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Most furniture is full of toxins which pollute your indoor air; here are 5 ways to eliminate the poison

Your home is supposed to be a place where you can relax and unwind, but did you know that your furniture can contain various toxins? Even brand new furniture can be full of toxic chemicals used in various “harmless” features. These compounds that make furniture comfy to lounge around in belong to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a […]

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