Epidemiology: Measures for Improved Air Quality and Health

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.20.2019 14:22 PM

Researchers offered the first systematic review aiming to identify and critically appraise all studies that evaluate the impact of measures aiming to improve all quality

Air Pollution Can Cause Premature Deaths Research Says

04.29.2019 17:39 PM

Particular pollution may not be visible to the naked eye but research finds that these cause premature deaths in the United States and other countries all over the world too.

Air Pollution Is Doing More Than Just Slowly Killing Us

04.17.2019 19:29 PM

The air that we breathe is polluted and the dirt is making all of us sick. But did you know that air pollution affects our behavior too?

Microplastics Travel Through The Wind Cause Massive Devastation

04.15.2019 20:41 PM

How far can these microplastics go when they practically fly with the wind? One can only imagine how far reaching its devastating effects is.

Air Pollution from Corn May Linked to Premature Deaths of Americans, Study Says

04.06.2019 13:10 PM

A study suggests that the growth of corn can kill farmers. As if the Midwest hasn't had enough trouble this year, a new study says that corn is linked to the deaths of thousands of Americans.

Air Pollution Linked To Mental Health Problems Among Teens

04.02.2019 21:30 PM

Teens exposed to air pollution are more likely to suffer from mental health problems such as paranoia.

Study Shows Air Pollution Causes Psychotic Behavior

03.28.2019 16:17 PM

Living in a polluted area could cause psychotic behaviors according to a new study. (Photo : David Lee) Every day, the world is being warned of the dangers caused by air pollution.

Scientists are Criticizing the Science of EPA’s Clean Air Standards

03.23.2019 12:46 PM

CASAC is recommending a full overhaul of the EPA's scientific-based clean air standards. Today's cleaner air is mostly thanks to science-based air pollution standards.

Air Pollution In The Cities: The Silent Killer

03.18.2019 08:26 AM

Air pollution is putting the lives of young children at risk and mothers are trying to fight back. In winter, everyone looks so happy with the snow falling over their head.

Studies Show US Minorities Suffer More From Pollution

03.12.2019 22:06 PM

US air pollution seems to produce disproportionate adverse effects on the minorities according to studies.

Monitoring air pollution through honey

03.12.2019 10:23 AM

Honey can be an indicator on the level of air pollution The University of British Columbia and the nonprofit Hives for Humanity conducted a study that showed how honey from urban beehives is a biomonitor on the level of pollution a city has.

India Tops Poll in World’s Most Polluted

03.07.2019 09:11 AM

New Delhi, India is the world’s most polluted cities in the world in 2018 survey. The Greenpeace Report states that New Delhi in India took 22 of the top 30 spots in the survey conducted by the agency.

Air Purifiers Could Protect Heart From Air Pollution, Study Says

08.16.2017 07:39 AM

A recent study has indicated that air purifiers may be very helpful to protect the heart from air pollution.

Air Pollution Caused By Traffic Damages Kids' DNA, Impose Danger To Kids With Asthma, Study Shows

05.23.2017 06:20 AM

A new study links the damage of kids' DNA with the harsh air pollution. A new study shows that children and teens who are exposed to high levels of air pollution caused by traffic may have evidence of a specific type of DNA damage.

Air Pollution Plan, Pending Since 2015 Published By British Government

05.08.2017 13:03 PM

The air pollution plan, which was struck down since 2015, has now been released by the British Government. The plan is on May 5, 2017.

Air Pollution Induces Lung Cancer Too: Here’s What You Should Know

05.05.2017 01:05 AM

There have been numerous study as what are the contributors why people suffer from lung cancer, however, recent study showed that air pollution can greatly contribute to it.

British Government Loses Important Court Case Over The Failure To Produce A Plan To Tackle The Air Pollution

04.28.2017 07:02 AM

A recent High Court verdict in Britain rejects the British government’s application and instructs to unveil a new plan on May 9, 2017, to tackle the air pollution.

Air Pollution Reduces Good Cholesterol, Increases Cardiovascular Risk

04.17.2017 17:07 PM

Increased levels of air pollution are responsible for lowering the HDL level which in turn could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Winter Brings More Haze To Beijing All Because Of Global Warming

03.21.2017 02:49 AM

The winter season will bring more frequent and longer days of haze to Beijing because of global warming.

Pollution In Asia Worsens Smog In Western U.S.

03.02.2017 01:14 AM

A new study has suggested that the pollution in Asia is making the smog in western part of U.S. worst.

Arctic Sea Ice Expansion, Blame It To Air Pollution Caused By Human

02.25.2017 20:38 PM

If humans would help in decreasing the black carbon causing air pollution instead of increasing it will cause great help in the Arctic sea ice. Scientists foresee human help in this goal to decrease the effects of air pollution in the Arctic region.