Southern California is experiencing devastating wildfires that have burned nearly 40,000 acres, claimed 25 lives and displaced countless residents, with fires spreading through densely populated urban areas. The fires produce "super toxic" smoke laden with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and toxic chemicals from burned buildings, posing severe respiratory and cardiovascular risks to millions, even those … Continue reading SUPER TOXIC SMOKE from California wildfires poses serious health risks
Study: People living in highly polluted areas have a higher chance of dying from coronavirus
A new study reveals that people who live in highly polluted areas are more likely to die from COVID-19, the disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus. Researchers from Harvard University looked at the impact of particles less than 2.5 micrometers in size (PM2.5) from various sources, such as vehicle exhausts, on COVID-19 health outcomes. According to their findings, which appeared in the journal Science Advances, even … Continue reading Study: People living in highly polluted areas have a higher chance of dying from coronavirus
Protect yourself against the effects air pollution with these 5 micronutrients
Air pollution is a major environmental problem and is a growing health threat, especially to people living in big cities and other urban areas. With the exception of natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and wildfires, human activity is often considered the sole contributor to the extreme levels of particulate matter found in the air. Air … Continue reading Protect yourself against the effects air pollution with these 5 micronutrients
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 