Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Volcano emissions linked to increases in asthma attacks

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study from the active volcano Kīlauea, which is on the big island of Hawaii, reports that people — especially children — with asthma are at greater risk of having serious asthma attacks if they live in a community … Continue reading →

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China tops WHO list for deadly outdoor air pollution

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 1 million people died from dirty air in one year, according to World Health Organisation China is the world’s deadliest country for outdoor air pollution, according to analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The UN agency has … Continue reading →

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40% increase of childhood cancer caused by air pollution 

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Childhood cancer is very rare — but not as rare as it used to be. New figures show rates have increased by 40% over the last 16 years in Britain. It’s a worrying trend, not least because it’s unclear why … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution and Your Skin 

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Research shows air pollution damages and prematurely ages skin Lung and heart diseases have long been linked to air pollution, but the effects on skin are now beginning to be understood. Air pollution, especially in large and heavily polluted cities, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution a risk factor for diabetes, say researchers

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution at the place of residence increases the risk of developing insulin resistance as a pre-diabetic state of type 2 diabetes. Scientists of Helmholtz Zentrum München, in collaboration with colleagues of the German Center for Diabetes Research … Continue reading →

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Toxic air pollution particles found in human brains 

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

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’

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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