Tag Archives: Research

High levels of air pollution linked to mouth cancer cases

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

High levels of air pollutants may be linked to a heightened risk of developing mouth cancer, suggests the first study of its kind. The number of new cases, and deaths from mouth cancer is increasing in many parts of the … Continue reading →

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Green space near home during childhood linked to fewer respiratory problems in adulthood

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Children who have access to green spaces close to their homes have fewer respiratory problems, such as asthma and wheezing, in adulthood, according to new research presented today (Wednesday) at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. In contrast, children who … Continue reading →

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Air pollution particles found in mothers’ placentas

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

New research shows direct evidence that toxic air – already strongly linked to harm in unborn babies – travels through mothers’ bodies Scientists have found the first evidence that particles of air pollution travel through pregnant women’s lungs and lodge … Continue reading →

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Large trucks are biggest culprits of near-road air pollution

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study reveals large diesel trucks to be the greatest contributors to harmful black carbon emissions close to major roadways, indicating that vehicle types matter more than traffic volume for near-road air pollution. For the 30 per cent of … Continue reading →

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New Study Links Air Pollution to Dementia

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

There’s no question that air pollution is bad for your body, from lung cancer to heart disease. Even President Trump’s coal-friendly U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) admits that dirty air can increase adverse health effects and cause death. Now, researchers … Continue reading →

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Air pollution can put a dent in solar power

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution, especially in urban areas, can significantly reduce the power output from solar panels, and needs to be considered when design solar installations in or near cities. Ian Marius Peters, now an MIT research scientist, was working on solar … Continue reading →

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Air pollution is making us dumber, study shows

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution could be more damaging to our health than previously thought, according to a new study, which found that prolonged exposure to dirty air has a significant impact on our cognitive abilities, especially in older men. According to the … Continue reading →

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Air pollution reduces global life expectancy by more than one year

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world. … Continue reading →

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