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Utility Shutoffs Can Be Deadly During Extreme Weather Events

Legislation to ensure continued electricity access is critical

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Health effects are distributed inequitably, but clinicians have an important role to play

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Elevated risk of IBD for people exposed to environmental pollutants in the prior decade

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Where There's Wildfire Smoke, There's Respiratory Infection

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Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

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Stroke Risk Is Changing With the Climate

Patient education is essential

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Simple Measures Ease Cardiac Strain in 100-Degree Weather

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How Trump's Win Affects Healthcare; Uptick in COVID; Pesticides and Prostate Cancer

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'Converging' Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Breast Cancer

Large cohort study showed cancer risk increased with exposure to fine particulate matter

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A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

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