Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Study Predicts Increased Air Pollution Levels from CO Wildfires 

New research says more than 80 million residents of Western states will be subject to increased health risks from wildfire pollution in future decades. (Pixabay) DENVER – As Western states continue to struggle with an increasing number of large-scale wildfires … Continue reading →

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Toxic air pollution particles found in human brains 

Detection of ‘abundant’ magnetite particles raises concerns because of suggested links to Alzheimer’s disease Toxic nanoparticles from air pollution have been discovered in human brains in “abundant” quantities, a newly published study reveals. The detection of the particles, in brain … Continue reading →

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Pollution particles ‘get into brain’

Tiny particles of pollution have been discovered inside samples of brain tissue, according to new research. Suspected of toxicity, the particles of iron oxide could conceivably contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s – though evidence for this is lacking. The finding … Continue reading →

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Now you can blame your snoring on traffic 

It’s been linked to everything from age to weight and smoking and booze. But research now suggests snoring – as well as tiredness – could be down to traffic pollution. A study has shown those living close to busy roads … Continue reading →

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Motorists breathe in 40% more deadly pollutants when sat at red lights 

Car emissions take longer to disperse in built-up areas and end up accumulating in the air at traffic lights and junctions, researchers from the University of Surrey found. Drivers inhale seven times more pollutants at red lights than pedestrians Pollutants … Continue reading →

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Essential oils could counter lung and liver ailments caused by air pollution, research suggests: Extracts from plants such as cloves, aniseed, fennel and ylang-ylang studied

Certain ingredients in essential oils made from plants such as cloves, anise, fennel and ylang-ylang could serve as a natural treatment of lung and liver conditions caused by air pollution, according to a new study. Certain ingredients in essential oils … Continue reading →

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Commonly Used Cheap Cloth Mask Not Very Effective Against Air Pollution

A new study reveals that the cheap cloth masks, most commonly used in highly polluted areas in Asia and Southeast Asia, could not protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution. The study, published in the Journal of Exposure … Continue reading →

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Tighter air pollution standards may save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health: New report includes online tool with searchable information on health risks

Reducing outdoor concentrations of two air pollutants, ozone (O3) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), to levels below those set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would likely save thousands of lives each year, result in far fewer serious illnesses and … Continue reading →

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