COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects Homeless Population
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the homeless, with many social and logistical factors preventing them from accessing stable healthcare.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines coronavirus disease (COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2) as a...
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Calls for Further Intervention in Asia
Around 300 million new cases of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) are diagnosed annually across the globe — of these, more than 75% of the cases are found in Asia (specifically South and South East...
Physicians Raise Concerns For Long-Term Pain Treatment Amid Increasing Opioid Regulations
Though the opioid epidemic was declared a public health emergency by the U.S. government in 2017, the development of the crisis spans the past two decades. The first wave began in 1991 when a...
UC Green New Deal Coalition Addresses UC’s Role in Addressing Climate Crisis, Impacts on...
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report stating that by 2030, the world must reduce its carbon emissions from 2010 by 45% in order to prevent some of the...
CDC Recommends Further Intervention to Combat Obesity Epidemic
An obesity epidemic is sweeping the United States and is increasing the number of severe conditions like diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Two out of three American adults are currently overweight or obese and...
Face Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wearing a mask is an essential practice as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect thousands across the United States. As a result of the pandemic, however, the effectiveness of masks in controlling the spread...
INFOGRAPHIC: The Effects of Air Quality and Particle Pollution on Health
Depending on the type of air pollution and the quantity, our bodies can experience symptoms ranging from minor headaches to irritation and death. Particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) is the most concerning...
Origins of Allergies: Acquired or Hereditary?
Itchy eyes, stuffy nose and sneezing are all common during ‘allergy season.’ Yet many allergies, particularly food allergies, are not just an inconvenience, they can be fatal — and they are on the rise.
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Particulate Matter: Effects and Disparities in Human Health
What is particulate matter?
Air pollution is a combination of solid and gas particles in the air. The most common and harmful air pollutants include particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and sulfur dioxide.
Particulate matter is...
Epigenetic Consequences from Long-Term Exposure to Nail Salons
Nancy Otavalo, a healthy 39-year-old, had a miscarriage in 2014. Monica Rocano, had a son, who at 3 years old, was still struggling with speaking and walking. Van Hoang, a Vietnamese immigrant, has had...