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Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares
Weather changes send more wheezing youngsters to the ER, study finds

Even Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Kids
Current 'safe' levels of exposure set by CDC need to be lowered, experts say

Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s
Occupational exposure may trigger the neurodegenerative disease, study finds

Environment May Play Role in Racial Health Disparities
Society affects biology, researchers say

Fertilizer Ban Makes a Difference
Lawn-care restrictions improve quality of nearby waterways, researchers find

DEET in Bug Spray Tied to Neural Damage in Mice
More research needed to see if compound has same effect in humans, experts say

Indoor Lightning Injuries On the Rise
Don't use hard-wired electrical devices while waiting out the storm

Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles
It's safer to keep beach underfoot than to dig in it, survey finds

Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species
Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says

Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
Low birth weight infants have higher levels of phthalates, study finds