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Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – here’s what we’re learning from brain scans

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It slowly destroys memory, thinking and behaviors, and eventually the ability to carry out daily tasks. As scientists search for a cure, we have been learning more about the genetic and … Continue reading →

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Scientists Discover How Aerosols From Pollution, Desert Storms, and Forest Fires Can Intensify Thunderstorms

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers identify a mechanism by which small particles in the atmosphere can generate more frequent thunderstorms. Observations of Earth’s atmosphere show that thunderstorms are often stronger in the presence of high concentrations of aerosols — airborne particles too small to … Continue reading →

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Microscopic metal particles in air pollution linked to brain disease

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

While huge efforts are taken to prevent deaths and illness from Covid, air pollution is a menace that is impacting almost everyone In a playground in Manchester, next to a busy road, Dr Barbara Maher captures air samples to bring … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may take a toll on the kidneys, Chinese study suggests

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tiny particles of air pollution were already known to raise people’s risk of developing heart and lung disease, but a new study suggests they might also raise the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Researchers from Peking University in Beijing, … 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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Potentially harmful aerosols concentrate in European urban centres

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Atmospheric particles that increase levels of cellular oxidants when inhaled might be especially harmful. An analysis reveals which emissions should be limited to minimize the potential adverse health effects of such particles in Europe. The inhalation of outdoor airborne particles … Continue reading →

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Europe’s air quality can still be deadly despite progress, EEA says

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Many European citizens are exposed to harmful and sometimes illegal levels of pollution despite progress to improve air quality in recent years, the European Environment Agency said in a report on Monday. Air pollution poses the biggest environmental health risk … Continue reading →

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MRI Reveals Air Pollution Impact on Dementia Risk in Women

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Older women exposed to higher levels of air pollution can experience a 24-percent increase in Alzheimer’s risk. High levels of air pollution can put women in their 70s and 80s at a higher risk for developing a brain shrinkage that … Continue reading →

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