Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air Pollution Linked to Autism, Schizophrenia, Study Finds

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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World Environment Day 2014: Top Five Most Polluted Countries

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

To celebrate the World Environment Day on 5 June, a day designated by the UN to raise awareness of environmental issues, IBTimes UK looks at some of the countries with the highest rates of pollution. According to World Health Organisation WHO … Continue reading →

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Genes determine extent of inflammatory response of air pollutants

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Pollution link to irregular heartbeat and lung clotting

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Air Pollution Has Gone Up In Delhi, Mumbai: Survey

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The quality of air has gone down in eight cities, including Delhi and Mumbai among others, according to a survey conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute TERI. More than 80% participants feel that average temperatures have risen while 63% … Continue reading →

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Congestion increasing Sheffield air pollution threat

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

There are claims that worsening air pollution in Sheffield caused by increasing traffic congestion is posing a serious health threat. A new survey today says the city has seen the biggest increase in traffic congestion of any major city in … Continue reading →

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Morwell mine fire: air monitoring was lacking as pollution hit hazardous levels

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution was 10 times acceptable levels during the peak of the Morwell coalmine fire in Victoria, but scientists were unable to measure it accurately at the time, an inquiry has heard. Staff from the state’s Environment Protection Authority EPA … Continue reading →

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London Is a Worse Nitrogen Dioxide Polluter Than Beijing

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

An E.U.-mandated shift to diesel cars has sent London’s NO2 emissions through the roof. “It’s a public-health catastrophe,” says one prominent campaignerBritish tabloids may lash out at Chinese smog all they want, but when it comes to one important pollution … Continue reading →

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