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Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches
CDC offers tips to ride out dangerous storms -- before and after they hit

Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed

Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Yards, parks in older U.S. cities retain high amounts of the toxin, research shows

Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk

Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count

One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones
Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address

Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds

Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons
Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies

Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds

Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems
Cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases might be tied to persistent free radicals, study says