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Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution leads to more drug resistant bacteria, study finds
Research shows how black carbon affects the nose, throat and lungs of humans, possible beating the immune system Black carbon found in air pollution can increase the resistance of bacteria that cause respiratory disease, research has found. The discover could … Continue reading
Woodstoves are good for the soul, bad for the heart: Researchers find that air pollution from wood burning linked to increased risk of heart attacks in seniors
The risk of acute myocardial infarction for the elderly living in and around small cities is increased by air pollution caused by biomass burning from woodstoves. It is well documented that air pollution in big cities causes heart and lung … Continue reading
Air pollution exposure may increase risk of dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that eventually strips sufferers of their ability to remember, communicate and live independently. By 2050, it is projected to affect nearly 14 million Americans and their families, with an economic cost of one … Continue reading
City Living Is Ruining Your Sense Of Smell, Scientist Warns
City living is destroying our sense of smell, driving up consumption of salty foods and causing obesity rates to soar, according to a leading scientist. Dr Kara Hoover, an expert in olfactory evolution, said that air pollution was to blame … Continue reading
Millions of premature births could be linked to air pollution, study finds
Premature births across 183 countries may be associated with fine particulate matter, a common air pollutant, with Africa and Asia especially affected Air pollution could be a contributing factor in millions of premature births around the world each year, a … Continue reading
Research on short-term effects of air pollution on the health of airways of children with chronic respiratory complaints
Starting in 2017, researchers will commence their study in Eindhoven on the effects of days with high air pollution on respiratory complaints, medication use and lung function of children suffering from chronic respiratory complaints such as wheezing or asthma. Vera … Continue reading
Time is ‘running out’ to protect London children: major air pollution warning from top doctors
More than 220 doctors today warned time is “running out” to tackle Britain’s toxic air scandal to protect a generation of young children. The medics, including more than 100 from London, wrote to Theresa May urging her to start phasing … Continue reading
Diesel trains may expose passengers to exhaust: Levels of certain airborne pollutants are up to nine times higher in train cars directly behind diesel locomotives than on a busy city street
A new study from U of T Engineering finds that diesel trains may expose passengers to elevated levels of certain pollutants, especially if they are sitting directly behind the locomotive. “Imagine yourself driving down a busy highway in a convertible, … Continue reading





