Tag Archives: Research

Fine particulate air pollution associated with increased risk of childhood autism

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy through the first two years of a child’s life may be associated with an increased risk of the child developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects one in 68 children, … Continue reading →

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Air pollution risk: beyond breathing problems

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Swiss and German researchers have found that air pollution may impair cognitive function directly – independently of respiratory effects. Scientists already know that air pollution can harm lungs, and that breathing problems, in turn, can cause cognitive deficits. But if … Continue reading →

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New research will help forecast bad ozone days over the Western US

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A strong connection between high ozone days in the western US during late spring and La Nina, an ocean-atmosphere phenomena that affects global weather patterns, has been identified by researchers. Recognizing this link offers insight for public health and air … Continue reading →

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Link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study from King’s College London and the University of Nottingham has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function. The paper adds to growing evidence from previous … Continue reading →

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A No Brainer: Strengthen Air Quality Standards Now

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Does your kid have learning problems? Does he have problems concentrating and he is easily distracted? Is he doing poorly in school? There can be a host of reasons for these problems. But a recent study is confirming the notion … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Air?

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Take a deep breath. Hold it. Now, release. Breathing is an amazing bodily function, one that is fundamental to life and an act that we do both automatically and conscientiously. Though we are acutely aware of changes in our breathing—too … Continue reading →

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Exposure to air pollution in the first year of life increases risk for allergies

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests, new research concludes. The study showed that the sensitivity to allergens was associated with exposure to traffic-related … Continue reading →

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For the youngest and oldest, air pollution may have serious health consequences

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

The effect of air pollution on climate change is well-documented, but two new studies show that it may also pose surprising dangers to public health On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown announced an ambitious plan to reduce the state’s carbon … Continue reading →

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