Environmental & Occupational Health

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Air & Water Quality Pollution, particulates, filtration, boil‑water advisories, and health warnings. Climate & Extreme Heat Heat waves, wildfire smoke, storms, and community resilience strategies. Workplace Safety & Ergonomics PPE, ventilation, musculoskeletal risks, and OSHA guidance updates. Toxicology & Exposures Lead, PFAS, pesticides, solvents—exposure routes, testing, and remediation. Disaster Health & Preparedness Shelter, sanitation, medications, and continuity of care after disasters.

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biztoday.news > 10/11/2026 > lums-launches-cape-to-investigate-sources-of-air-pollution-in-punjab

LUMS Launches CAPE To Investigate Sources of Air Pollution in Punjab

21+ min ago   (250+ words) Dr. Qasim Imtiaz, a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at LUMS, is leading the centre as its founding director. Dr. Farah Said, Dr. Shahana Khurshid, and Dr. Walther Schwarzacher are members of the CAPE team....


timesnownews.com > health > can-air-pollution-damage-your-brain-article-156315508

Can Air Pollution Damage Your Brain? What Long-Term Exposure May Do To Memory And Focus

1+ hour, 54+ min ago   (423+ words) Air pollution season in delhi (Credits: iStock) Air pollution may be doing more than irritating your eyes or triggering a persistent cough. Over time, the microscopic particles suspended in polluted air could also affect the brain, with research linking long-term…...


newswav.com > article > singapore-activates-healthcare-support-measures-as-haze-worsens-A2610_zZYRwk

Singapore activates healthcare support measures as haze worsens

8+ hour, 39+ min ago   (242+ words) SINGAPORE, Oct 11 — Singapore will activate both the Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) Scheme and the Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) from Oct 12 to help residents with their haze-related medical needs. The Health Ministry (MOH) said participating clinics and all polyclinics would…...


weather.com > 10/11/2026 > health > cold-flu > video > indoor-humidity-heat-season-illness-risk

Why turning on the heat can make your whole family sick

4+ hour, 25+ min ago   (310+ words) The Weather Channel Turning on your heat could make everyone in your house sick Cranking up the heat this fall does more than warm your house — it can quietly set the stage for the first cold or flu of the…...


weather.com > 10/11/2026 > health > cold-flu > does-everyone-in-your-home-get-sick-once-you-turn-on-the-heat-its-not-a

Does everyone in your home get sick once you turn on the heat? It's not a coincidence

3+ hour, 56+ min ago   (437+ words) Turning on your heat could make everyone in your house sick You turn on the heat for the first time during fall and it feels like suddenly everyone gets sick. It's not your imagination — and it’s not just that the…...


klsescreener.com > v2 > news > view > 1807183 > haze-unhealthy-air-in-15-areas-nationwide-pasir-gudang-worst-hit

Haze: Unhealthy air in 15 areas nationwide, Pasir Gudang worst hit

12+ hour, 39+ min ago   (117+ words) KLSE Screener Haze: Unhealthy air in 15 areas nationwide, Pasir Gudang worst hit In Pahang, Balok Baru in Kuantan recorded an API reading of 159, while Rompin registered 153. Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded 157. In Terengganu, Kemaman and Kuala Terengganu recorded readings of…...


goodyfeed.com > haze-treatment-fees-capped-at-s10-for-eligible-singaporeans-from-12-oct

Haze Treatment Fees Capped at S$10 for Eligible Singaporeans From 12 Oct

12+ hour, 58+ min ago   (248+ words) Eligible Singaporeans seeking treatment for haze-related illnesses will pay no more than S$10 at polyclinics and participating GP clinics from Monday, 12 October 2026. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced the activation of the Haze Subsidy Scheme on 11 October, amid deteriorating air…...


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Malaysia: Govt. urged to introduce transboundary haze law to address public health crisis

5+ hour, 31+ min ago   (98+ words) Business and Human Rights Centre Malaysia: Govt. urged to introduce transboundary haze law to address public health crisis A lawyer in Malaysia has urged the government to treat the prolonged haze as a public health emergency and table a transboundary…...


npr.org > 10/11/2026 > nx-s1-5996655 > heat-therapy-sauna-thermoregulation-health-benefits

Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest

5+ hour, 25+ min ago   (1575+ words) Sauna scientists Dr. Hans Hägglund (from left), Earric Lee and Ashley Mason take a steam in the Japanese sauna at The Well in Oslo, Norway. They are part of a group of international researchers studying the potential health benefits of…...


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Vizag Air Pollution: PM10 Exceeds National Standards

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (587+ words) Visakhapatnam faced frequent air-quality concerns between September 2025 and September 2026, with the AQI exceeding 100 on 259 of 382 days with available readings. All 10 monitoring stations recorded annual average PM10 concentrations above the national standard, while APPCB imposed approximately ₹16.33 crore in environmental compensation on 10 industries....