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Why climate change may be driving more infectious diseases

While the impacts of climate change may conjure images of natural disasters, a new study shows that its can also impact humans on a microscopic level.

Pollution damaging humans’ first line of defence against infections and toxins, review finds

Researchers from the Technical University of Munich say there is a clear link between exposure to airborne or waterborne particles and several health conditions.

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‘This does not look good for children': Fires pose risk to young lungs
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‘This does not look good for children': Fires pose risk to young lungs

The wildfires blazing in the West could hinder developing lungs, worsen asthma and even lead to the condition in those who don’t have it but are genetically disposed to it.
Another report links deadly Vibrio infections to climate change
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Another report links deadly Vibrio infections to climate change

Ocean warming is bringing infections from Vibrio northward, to unexpected places.
Saving the bats, one cave at a time
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Saving the bats, one cave at a time

Biologists are searching caves and abandoned mines in the West, hoping to spare many species of the winged creatures from the devastating fungus, white-nose syndrome.
Puerto Rico struggles to assess hurricane’s health effects
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Puerto Rico struggles to assess hurricane’s health effects

While dealing with their own losses, public-health researchers are regrouping to study the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
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