Climate change shadows youth mood and mental health
A growing body of research links climate anxiety to adolescents and young adults in the US and abroad. In Gardena and beyond, teens report helplessness and stress about a warming planet, with clinicians urging integration of climate discussions into pediatric care and medical training.
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California
United States
Abby Rafeek
Abby
Gardena
Down
Assaf
Air purifiers to counter wildfire smoke and chemicals
Clara Harter reports in Los Angeles on wildfire smoke driving interest in air purifiers. Experts say any fan and filter can help for particulates, but HEPA with carbon filters best remove chemicals, and coverage area plus replacement costs matter.
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Los Angeles
Google
Luke Montrose
Colorado State University
Montrose
Environmental Protection Agency
El-Hasan
Palisades
Eaton
Work It Stretch Guide with Elissa Weisz at UH Avon
Elissa Weisz fitness specialist leads an eight week stretching series at University Hospitals Avon Health Center with weekly guidance. The overhead tricep stretch aids shoulder mobility and chest openness while emphasizing controlled breathing and body awareness. For details call Renee Barrett at 440 988 6822.
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University Hospitals Avon Health Center
Elissa Weisz
Renee Barrett
Are cancer warning labels warranted
Julie Senchak, a breast cancer survivor from South Fayette, recalls learning in the early 2000s that alcohol raises cancer risk. A Surgeon General report finds only 45 percent aware of this link, supporting calls for warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform the public and spur discussion.
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Pittsburgh
Julie Senchak
Senchak
South Fayette
Pennsylvania
U.S
Vivek Murthy
Murthy
Surgeon General
Jason Luke
Upmc Hillman Cancer Center
U.S. Congress
South Korea
Ireland
Luke
South Fayette/ Bridgeville
American Cancer Society
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Children’s Hospital of
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Rammy Assaf
Clara Harter
Los Angeles Times
Asif El-Hasan
Kaiser Permanente
Chrissy Kadlock
Weisz