Air Quality

Philly Air Quality

Philly's poor air quality linked to higher asthma rates near industrial land, major roads

Pennsylvania's air quality has worsened to 'very unhealthy' levels due to wildfire smoke

Wildfire Smoke Philly

Wildfire smoke is headed for Philly. Here's how to stay safe

Wildfire smoke Philly

Philly's new air quality monitors are measuring pollution in every neighborhood

Air Quality Monitor

Air-quality alert issued for Philly area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

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Philadelphia's ozone pollution is the worst in the Mid-Atlantic region

Philly Air Quality

Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows

Philly's air has high amounts of nitrogen dioxide, NASA's new space instrument shows

Philly Nitrogen Dioxide

Adapting to climate change could cost Pa. cities and towns $15 billion by 2040, report says

Climate Change Report

Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Philly region on Thursday and Friday

Philly Heat Warnings

Philly air quality should improve Thursday night and Friday; currently 'unhealthy'

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Another air quality alert issued in Pa. due to more smoke from Canadian wildfires

Air quality alert

Philly's air quality improves significantly; trash collection, other city services resume

Philly Air Quality

Philly had the poorest air quality levels in the world overnight, but the 'worst is behind us,' meteorologist says

Philly Air Quality

Philly residents urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires

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Red flag warning, indicating elevated risk of fires, issued for Philly region as weather stays dry

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What are the health risks of wildfire smoke? Here's how to limit your exposure

Wildfire Health Risks

Air quality near the junkyard fire in North Philly has returned to normal, city officials say

North Philly junkyard fire

Smoky skies sweep across Philly region as wildfires rage in Canada, Oregon

Hazy smoky sky Philadelphia

Philly reports drop in air pollution, delays plastic bag ban until 2021

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Poor air quality could be damaging to bone health, study finds

Osteoporosis elderly

Mites, mold and cockroaches among the most common indoor allergens

Most common indoor allergens: Mold, mites, cockroaches and pets

Potted plants are irrelevant to indoor air quality, Drexel researchers say

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Philly councilwoman introduces bill to ban heavy fuel oil

Heavy fuel oil

Five Pa. cities land in Top 25 in particle pollution in American Lung Association report

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IKEA says these curtains will rid airborne toxins from your home

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Wildfire smoke is becoming a nationwide health threat

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DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday

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'Code Orange' air quality action day issued for Philadelphia

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Philadelphia receives federal grant to reduce air pollution, traffic congestion

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Study: Fracking's effect on air quality not as damaging as expected

FDA mRNA flu shot

First mRNA-based flu vaccine approved by the FDA for older adults

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National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's...

Philly Air Quality

Philly's poor air quality linked to higher asthma rates near industrial land, major roads

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How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

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Why so many adults feel lonely and how to build stronger social connections

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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

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