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Astronauts surrounded by too few species of microbes could face health risks, study suggests

CDC report finds unventilated air around pools can become toxic

Review found they helped with heart health, weight control, ADHD and stress relief

The farther kids lived from a park, the more symptoms they had over 2 weeks, study found

Trees, grasses and weeds may bloom all at once, creating agony for those with allergies

Asphalt, concrete and cars intensify heat effect in urban areas, boosting costs, researchers predict

Weather forecasts may help public and emergency workers be ready to treat wheezing

Planned as protest against Trump policies, organizers say value of science is at stake

Boxes, wrappers found to contain harmful fluorinated chemicals, study contends

Study couldn't prove cause-and-effect, but risk rose as proximity to traffic increased, researchers report

More exposure to sun's UVB rays linked to lower risk of eye condition in study

One hospital reported 3 times more heart admissions after the 2005 storm compared to before

Northeast may also experience changes in infectious diseases due to weather variations, research suggests

Everyone's at risk of heat-related illness, but elderly are most vulnerable, ER specialist says