Scientists Say There's a Connection Between Middle Age Women's Obesity and Air Pollution

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.20.2022 23:06 PM

A new study shows the link between obesity in midlife women and air pollution. Continue reading for in-depth information about the research.

Air Pollution Particles Inhaled by Pregnant Women Can Reach in the Womb

10.06.2022 11:30 AM

A new study reveals the presence of air pollution can reach the womb affecting the baby. Read on to get an update about this research.

Air Pollution Triggers Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers by Increasing Gene Mutation Linked to the Disease

09.22.2022 00:00 AM

New research shows air pollution is a major risk of lung cancer alongside smoking. Read the article to find out more.

Lung Cancer Linked to Air Pollution: Scientists Demonstrate How Vehicle Exhaust, Smoke May Trigger the Chronic Illness in ‘Never Smokers’

09.13.2022 03:59 AM

The new findings are based on human and laboratory research on mutations seen in half of the people with lung cancer who have never smoked. Read to know more.

Air Pollution Related Illnesses Caused Decrease on Children's IQ Level and Death to Over 2,700 Massachusetts Residents Per Year [STUDY]

07.19.2022 08:00 AM

Recent study by Boston College's Global Observatory on Planetary Health reveled air pollution continues to be a silent killer in Massachusetts. Continue reading to know more about the study and how the air pollution affected the residents.

Inhaling Air Pollution Harms Your Brain Directly, Here's How

06.23.2022 11:20 AM

A new study confirms that air pollutants we inhale could directly infiltrate our brain. Read more about how the particles travel to the central nervous system and the negative health effects people could get from this problem.

Google Maps Adds Air Quality Index to Help Users Decide Where to Go and Avoid Places With High Pollution Level

06.13.2022 22:43 PM

Google Maps added an air quality index in its latest update. Read on to know why this is important and how air pollution could affect your brain.

Car Tires Tagged As Major Pollution Contributors, Not Exhaust Fumes

06.10.2022 12:00 PM

As it turns out, the wear of tires on the road produces more pollutants than car tailpipe exhausts by 2,000 per cent. Read on to find out why and how exhaust pipes are no longer the major contributor to air pollution.

Startup Company Demonstrates How an Ammonia-Powered Tractor May Help Curb Air Pollution, Boost Crop Growth

06.06.2022 09:30 AM

A company is working to develop ammonia as one of the future’s biggest renewable fuels. Discover how this may help curb air pollution and boost crop growth.

ADHD in Children May Be Linked Between Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk of Developing the Condition

02.24.2022 08:00 AM

Children are more likely to develop ADHD if they are more exposed to air pollution and reside in very low levels of green space. Find out the link between kids’ exposure to greenness and pollution, and their increased ADHD risk.

Gas Stoves Are Bad For Your Health; Here’s How It Pollutes You and What to Do to Reduce Exposure

02.23.2022 03:14 AM

Gas stoves are being phased out due to environmental and health concerns. Here's how to reduce your exposure to gas stove pollutants.

Air Pollution That We Cannot See? New Study Reveals Unhealthy Particles Floating in the Atmosphere

02.01.2022 10:08 AM

Air pollution can be easily seen when it settles as smog covering a particular area, but in rural places where the air appears clearer, scientists recently revealed what they describe as "invisible pollutants" floating in the air.

Air Pollution Decrease in India During COVID-19 Lockdown Not as High as Originally Thought

11.17.2021 05:22 AM

York University researchers find meteorology played an important and unaccounted role. Observational data shows air pollution in India decreased drastically in the first COVID-19 lockdown when emissions from vehicles naturally declined, but York University researchers say those numbers only tell part of the story - blue skies and an absence of visible smog can be deceiving and hide pollutants that could potentially cause health issues.

Dark Sky Preserves: Protecting Pieces of Natural Night Sky Against Artificial Light

08.01.2021 02:12 AM

Among the countless effects of anthropogenic activities, perhaps one of the lesser known problems is the diminishing number of our dark sky preserves - facing threats from land-use practices to air pollution.

Elastic Ice Microfibers: Scientists Believe They Can Help Detect Air Pollution

07.11.2021 21:46 PM

Scientists have recently introduced a new invention in which they were able to develop what they named "elastic ice microfibers," thin ice strands that can bend and curl.

Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Effects on Physical Health Identified, Is It Really Risky?

06.29.2021 07:00 AM

A 16-year study confirms respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are found in people that are constantly exposed to air pollution.

Poor Air Quality Leads to Increased COVID-19 Risk, Preventive Measures Reduce Risks by 15%

06.17.2021 02:52 AM

New research by a UCLA-led team yesterday announced, long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 in the United States in 2020.

Ozone Pollution Decline Observed During Pandemic Lockdown as Global Emissions Dropped by 15%

06.15.2021 04:17 AM

The pandemic that started last year not just saved even more people from developing COVID-19, but contributed to the ozone population decline, as well.

Odd Aspirin Effect May Provide Protection Against Air Pollution, Research Shows

05.04.2021 06:30 AM

Surprising new research recently showed that an odd aspirin effect may offer protection against pollution, specifically air pollution.

Earth Day: 5 Facts on How Environment Is Connected to Human Health

04.15.2021 09:40 AM

Earth Day will be celebrated this April 22. Here are five facts on the connection between the natural environment and human health.

Outdoor Air Pollution Affects Indoor Air, Proper Ventilation a Big Factor

02.24.2021 12:48 PM

Study shows that outdoor air pollution, such as fireworks and wildfires, also affects the indoor air quality. Researchers call for filter upgrades to mitigate contaminant intrusion.