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Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution ‘can cause changes in the brain seen in autism and schizophrenia’
Early exposure to air pollution causes harmful changes in the brain seen in autism and schizophrenia, research has shown. The findings in mice follow previous research linking traffic pollution and higher rates of autism in children. As in humans, it … Continue reading
Air Pollution Linked to Autism, Schizophrenia, Study Finds
A mouse brain that was exposed to polluted air shows an enlarged lateral ventricle (right) compared with a mouse whose air was clean and filtered. Enlarged lateral ventricles are associated in humans with autism and schizophrenia. (University of Rochester Medical … Continue reading
Genes determine extent of inflammatory response of air pollutants
Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen announced Thursday that people with certain gene variants react with a stronger inflammatory response than those who do not carry this genetic predisposition. The genetic predisposition is an important factor how people react to … Continue reading
Pollution link to irregular heartbeat and lung clotting
Air pollution is linked to increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat and blood clots in the lung, research suggests.The impact of air pollution on the risk of heart attack and stroke is less clear, say UK experts. Analysis of … Continue reading
Children’s Asthma Linked to Air Pollution in 2nd Trimester: Study
Babies born to women exposed to fine particle air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may be at greater risk for developing asthma in early childhood, according to a new study. Fine particle air pollution, which can be inhaled … Continue reading
Traffic pollution seen as a major contributor to new asthma cases
By the time you’ve finished reading this sentence, you’ve likely taken two breaths and inhaled about two litres of air. In a day, the average person will breathe in about 20,000 litres. Consider the amount of pollution that air contains … Continue reading
Joggers are at higher risk of air pollution than walkers are
Joggers who run near busy roads may be putting themselves at a higher risk of breathing in air pollution compared to if they walked at an average pace, say scientists. The researchers wanted to know how the risk of inhaling … Continue reading
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