Research SummariesFor spaces where cognitive performance is a priority, the environment should be comfortably cool rather than warm or neutral. Indoor Air
PM2.5 indoors may impact depression and increasing HVAC filter efficiency showed minor reductions in depressive disorders. Science of The Total Environment
In other PM2.5 research… Elevated long-term exposure to PM2.5 was associated with an increased hazard of all-cause dementia. Environmental Health Perspectives
Under certain scenarios, the chronic risk of air fresheners (especially sprays) could exceed selected health reference standards. Indoor Air
Water-soluble IAQ contaminant gases can be removed when passing through a wet air-conditioning coil, although there are many contributing variables. Environmental Science & Technology
In a developing nation, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cookstoves significantly reduced carbon monoxide exposures when compared to traditional practices and biomass stoves. Nature JES
This review showed no confirmed evidence that low-level radiofrequency fields used by 5G networks are hazardous to human health. Nature JES
Airborne transmission may be the dominant form of transmission for several respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus, and human rhinovirus. Science
Worksite temperature screening was ineffective for detecting workers with COVID-19 and is not recommended. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 is evolving toward more efficient airborne transmission and loose-fitting masks provide significant but only modest source control. Pre-print |