Tag Archives: Ozone O3

Korean Study Adds to Indications That Air Pollution is Tied to Parkinson’s

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is associated significantly with a higher risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study from Korea. The finding reinforces previous research showing a potential link between air pollution and Parkinson’s. The results also prompted researchers … Continue reading →

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Ozone in air pollution is linked to fibroid development in Black women

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Higher levels of ozone from air pollution are linked to an increased risk of developing fibroids among Black American women according to a large study published today (Friday) in Human Reproduction, one of the world’s leading reproductive medicine journals. Fibroids … Continue reading →

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Air quality in Spain temporarily improved during first COVID-19 wave, prevented 150 premature deaths

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in Spain temporarily improved during the first wave of COVID-19, largely as a result of mobility restrictions. Until recently, however, the effect of this improvement on the health of the population was poorly understood. A new study led … Continue reading →

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Early exposure to air pollution puts children at higher risk of disease in adulthood

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

First of its kind study reveals evidence that early exposure to dirty air alters genes in a way that could lead to adult heart disease, among other ailments. Exposure to air pollution has been linked to various diseases in adults. … Continue reading →

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Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution increases risk of heart and lung disease

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to what is considered low levels of air pollution over a long period of time can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation and pneumonia among people ages 65 and older, according to new research published today … Continue reading →

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New study shows link between hot and dry weather and air quality in Korea

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

While ozone in the stratosphere acts as a barrier that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, ground-level (or tropospheric) ozone is a dangerous trace gas that can cause serious health problems. This ozone is the result of photochemical reactions between … Continue reading →

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Study connects diabetes, air pollution to interstitial lung disease

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

People with pre-diabetes or diabetes who live in ozone-polluted areas may have an increased risk for an irreversible disease with a high mortality rate. A new study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives connects insulin resistance and repetitive ozone exposure … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 deaths exacerbated by urban air pollution

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Urban air pollution could make people more susceptible to Covid-19, according to researchers at Emory University. The researchers analysed key urban air pollutants, including fine particle matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) across 3,122 counties in the US from … Continue reading →

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