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Toxic air pollution particles found in human brains 

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Detection of ‘abundant’ magnetite particles raises concerns because of suggested links to Alzheimer’s disease Toxic nanoparticles from air pollution have been discovered in human brains in “abundant” quantities, a newly published study reveals. The detection of the particles, in brain … Continue reading →

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Pollution particles ‘get into brain’

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tiny particles of pollution have been discovered inside samples of brain tissue, according to new research. Suspected of toxicity, the particles of iron oxide could conceivably contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s – though evidence for this is lacking. The finding … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution From Coal Single Largest Health Impact In China

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

A recent comprehensive study has concluded that coal combustion is the single largest source of air pollution-related health impact in China, contributing to 366,000 premature deaths in China in 2013 alone. Published mid-August, the new study was led by Tsinghua University … Continue reading →

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Now you can blame your snoring on traffic 

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

It’s been linked to everything from age to weight and smoking and booze. But research now suggests snoring – as well as tiredness – could be down to traffic pollution. A study has shown those living close to busy roads … Continue reading →

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UK air quality shows little improvement over past 20 years, says study 

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Academics say planners are concentrating on reducing road deaths and promoting growth at expense of environment There has been little improvement in air quality over the past 20 years as transport planners focus on preventing road deaths, according to a … Continue reading →

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Air pollution threat hidden as research ‘presumes people are at home’: study 

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Previous investigations fail to reveal impact of ‘world’s largest human health threat’ because they do not account for people’s movement, researchers say The true impact of air pollution has been obscured by the failure to consider people’s exposure as they … Continue reading →

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Tighter air pollution standards may save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health: New report includes online tool with searchable information on health risks

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Reducing outdoor concentrations of two air pollutants, ozone (O3) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), to levels below those set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would likely save thousands of lives each year, result in far fewer serious illnesses and … Continue reading →

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Air pollution tied to shorter survival with lung cancer 

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution has long been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, and a new study suggests it might also be tied to a faster death from the disease. Researchers examined cancer registry data on more than … Continue reading →

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