Tag Archives: Research

Air pollution causes low birth weight, Beijing study shows

The reduction in air pollution achieved during the 2008 Beijing Olympics resulted in an increase in birth weight, new research has shown Air pollution causes babies to be born smaller, according to a study of babies born just after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Air pollution ‘can shrink middle-aged brains’

Middle-aged and older adults who breathe polluted air in towns and cities can be at increased risk of dementia and strokes, researchers have warned. Normal pollution levels – fine particles from traffic fumes, factory and power station emissions and wood … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Air pollution may be tied to anxiety

Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis. “It’s a really interesting finding and definitely suggests that air pollution may be related to mental health,” said lead author Melinda … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Smog is no excuse not to go for a run – it’s still better than sitting at home

Going for a run or cycling in a built-up area is still better for you than not exercising at all – despite the pollution, claims a new study. Researchers concluded that air pollution should not be an excuse for sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Cycling, Exercise & Air Pollution, Running, Sports | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Ozone Air Pollution Could Harm Women’s Fertility

Many urban and suburban areas have high levels of ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that can adversely affect lung and heart health. New research in mice suggests breathing high levels of ozone could also affect women’s ability to conceive. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How Air Pollution Affects Babies in the Womb

A new study finds evidence that prenatal exposure to common pollutants can contribute to hyperactivity, aggression and more in kids In the latest study on the subject, published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers for the first time pinpointed exactly which areas … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Air pollution ‘link to stroke risk’

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests. Scientists say even short-term spikes in pollution were mirrored by a rise in strokes – particularly in low and middle-income … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

South-East Asian haze increases risk of respiratory mortality

Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality rates caused by respiratory illness on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Singapore | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment