Tag Archives: Research

Nanoparticles may be linked to early first period in Korea: study

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution, particularly to nanoparticles classified as PM2.5, may cause early first periods among young girls, which is known to increase one’s risk of developing other health conditions, such as breast cancer and early menopause, a new study … Continue reading →

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Could Your Shampoo Be the New Car Exhaust?

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Shampoo. Air freshener. Countertop cleaner. Nearly everything in your medicine cabinet or under your kitchen sink is a source of air pollution. Regulators and scientists have known this for years, but recent studies led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading →

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Ozone exposure at birth increases risk of asthma development

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A long-term study of the health of Canadian children has found that exposure to ozone (O3), a common air pollutant, at birth was associated with an 82 percent increased risk of developing asthma by age three. The study, which was … Continue reading →

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Diverting diesel trucks spared lungs in Sao Paulo

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The positive health outcomes of the intervention could guide the formulation of similar transport polices in other cities. In densely populated cities like Sao Paulo, many vehicles running on diesel such as commercial trucks, vans, and buses circulate right by … Continue reading →

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Blood pressure risk for children exposed to air pollution in womb

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Children exposed to air pollution when in the womb are more likely to have high blood pressure, researchers have found. They believe that tiny particles from car exhausts and factories can cross the placenta and cause long-term harm. Their study … Continue reading →

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Study: Street-level air pollution increases health risk among elderly

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study published today in the journal Environmental Health shows that differences in traffic-related air pollution are associated with higher rates of heart attacks and deaths from heart disease in the elderly. Scientists from Environmental Defense Fund and Kaiser … Continue reading →

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Short trips and cold starts double air pollution

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Modern vehicles can emit twice as much pollution in the first five minutes of running, according to new research. Analysis of the EQUA Index data shows that the average daily distance driven in urban areas is not sufficient for a … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to increases in crime

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Several reports reveal how pollution affects behaviour Air pollution can directly affect behaviour and dramatically increase crime levels, a series of studies conducted over several years have proven. While the impact of bad air on human health is well-documented, “there is … Continue reading →

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