Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Alarming rise in deaths from air pollution

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution-related deaths in Australia have jumped by 69 per cent in five years while deaths in 20 other similar countries have declined, a report from Victoria’s Auditor General has said. The Auditor General, John Doyle’s report said there were … Continue reading →

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Nightmare days in summer

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

While many people hanker for some proper summer weather with long dry and sunny days, for others those warm days can turn into a nightmare – those who suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen released by … Continue reading →

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Trees prevent respiratory diseases

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new research has suggested that trees play significant role in removing air pollution and preventing respiratory diseases. A large scale study conducted by the researchers of several centers unveils that trees save more than 850 people lives and prevent … Continue reading →

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Exercising when air pollution levels are high can do more harm than good

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Do you check air pollution levels before exercising outdoors? You should. Although regular exercise is good for us, exercising in poor air may wipe any short-term fitness gains. Worse still, you could be putting your body at risk of serious … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to cognitive decline in later years

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The tiny particles in vehicle exhaust and other sources of air pollution may hasten cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new U. S. study. “We decided to examine the link between air pollution and cognitive function in older … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘can cause changes in the brain seen in autism and schizophrenia’

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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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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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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