Air pollution to shorten lives by almost 2 years, study says

The life expectancy of a child born today could be reduced by an average of 20 months due to health damage caused by air pollution, researchers said. In South Asia, where air pollution levels are the highest, the life expectancy for children born in countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh falls by more than 30 months,… Read More: Air pollution to shorten lives by almost 2 years, study… »

Fact or Fiction: What to Know About Smoking Cessation and Medications

[embedded content] Español  Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 480,000 deaths annually. Almost 70 percent of current smokers report wanting to quit smoking, but quitting can be hard and often takes multiple attempts. A variety of FDA-approved medications are… Read More: Fact or Fiction: What to Know About Smoking Cessation and… »

If You Live in These Regions, Pest Populations Are About to Spike

April showers bring May flowers, but a wet winter is just guaranteed to bring spring and summer bugs. Here’s how bad it’s about to get in your region. Courtesy National Pest Management Association After an overly wet winter across the United States, earlier-than-normal pest population explosions are expected in most areas of the country, as… Read More: If You Live in These Regions, Pest Populations Are About… »