Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air pollution linked to a decrease in IVF birth rate success, new study shows

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

A pioneering study, presented at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth … Continue reading →

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Ultrafine particles from planes put 52 million Europeans at risk of serious health conditions

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests that thousands of cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia across Europe could be linked to the tiny particles emitted by planes. 52 million people – more than … Continue reading →

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Study suggests that air pollution promotes inflammation in the brain, accelerating consequences for dementia

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Study links air pollution to increased colorectal cancer risk through DNA changes

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

A recent eBioMedicine study explores the association between air pollution and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk based on epigenomic analysis. 

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Exposure to air pollution during the first two years of life is associated with worse attention capacity in children

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain development. Now a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has found that exposure … Continue reading →

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The Toxic Air We Breathe: Greenpeace Maps Africa’s Air Pollution Hotspots

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution kills 1 million globally every year, new study finds

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd
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‘Ozone season’ begins in Wichita

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Respro® UK Ltd

The beginning of March signals the start of what’s known as “ozone season” in Wichita. This is when the city closely monitors air quality levels through to October. Mayor Lily Wu highlighted the dangers of high air pollution. “Air pollution … Continue reading →

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