Tag: Pollution
Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to blood clots in veins that bring blood to the heart
Air pollution has long been known to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. A…
Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows
Indoor air purification has been shown to have significant benefits for respiratory health in school-aged children, according to…
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Fail
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Fail The recent summit in Busan, South Korea, aimed at addressing the global…
Curbing plastics pollution could help reduce global burden of breast cancer, analysis suggests
Plastic pollution has become a major concern globally, not only for its impact on the environment but also…
Heart Failure Patients More Prone To Air Pollution Induced Inflammation
Air pollution is a significant concern for everyone, but particularly for individuals with heart disease. Breathing in harmful…
Fine particulate air pollution may play a role in adverse birth outcomes
Air pollution, specifically fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5), has been linked to altered immune responses in pregnant women,…
Study finds health disparities in PFAS levels linked to drinking water, food access and industrial pollution
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals that have been increasingly linked to various health…
Air Pollution Could Increase The Risk Of Eczema In Adults: Study
How Air Pollution Can Impact Your Skin: The Link Between Eczema and Fine Particulate Matter Industrialization has brought…
Plumes of pollution from big factories can make it snow
Factory aerosols can transform the clouds aboveGetty Images/iStockphoto Recent satellite images have uncovered a fascinating phenomenon where plumes…
New study links air pollution with higher rates of head and neck cancer
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found a correlation between higher levels of pollutant…
Exposure to certain pollution sources harms children’s learning and memory, study shows
A recent study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) involving 8,500 children from various parts of…
Air pollution exposure increases risk for Parkinson’s disease
Air pollution is a significant environmental issue that poses numerous health risks, including an increased risk for Parkinson's…