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Wildfire smoke linked to over 52,000 premature deaths in California, study reveals

Research shows wildfire PM2.5 exposure caused over 52,000 premature deaths in California from 2008 to 2018, with significant economic impacts.

11 Jun 2024

Children exposed to tree and weed pollen at increased risk of respiratory health problems

A study published in the European Respiratory Journal has found children who are exposed to tree and weed pollen in urban environments are at increased risk of respiratory health problems, including asthma.

10 Jun 2024

How nanoparticles alter blood vessel formation in the womb

Human life begins with a single egg cell that grows into a human being with trillions of cells.

7 Jun 2024

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

A recent study highlights the critical need for child-specific adaptation measures in climate change policies, revealing significant gaps in addressing children's health and mental well-being.

7 Jun 2024

Aircraft noise exposure linked to higher obesity risk in women

The associations between aircraft noise and obesity among female nurses living near 90 United States (US) airports.

6 Jun 2024

Transboundary ozone pollution significantly increases mortality rates in Europe

A recent study in Nature Medicine pinpoints sources of ozone pollution and its deadly health impacts across Europe, highlighting the need for coordinated international efforts to reduce ozone levels and related mortality rates.

5 Jun 2024

How early-life exposure to air and noise pollution impacts youth mental health: Insights from a 25-year study

The impact of prenatal and early life exposure to noise and air pollution on mental health outcomes.

31 May 2024

Could edible robots be the future of food and medicine?

A review in Nature Reviews Materials explores the potential of edible materials in creating robotic foods and edible robots, highlighting their therapeutic and environmental benefits, while addressing current research challenges.

29 May 2024

Antibiotics harm snails' memory by disrupting their gut microbiome

Antibiotics prevent snails from forming new memories by disrupting their gut microbiome - the community of beneficial bacteria found in their guts.

29 May 2024

Cities with climate-related health issues lead the way in pandemic-era climate action

City officials were more likely to maintain climate action during the pandemic in places with more climate-related health issues affecting residents.

29 May 2024

Huge health and climate benefits of replacing old diesel school buses with electric in the United States

A recent study in PNAS found that replacing old diesel school buses with electric buses in the U.S. significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, mortality, and childhood asthma cases. The health and climate benefits outweigh the higher initial costs of electric buses.

28 May 2024

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found.

28 May 2024

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

A meta-analysis of over 730,000 individuals indicates that high broccoli consumption is linked to lower cancer prevalence, though more robust research is needed to confirm its chemopreventive properties.

27 May 2024

Research project targets plastic particles and climate change as driving factors for antimicrobial resistance

A research project based at Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital targets plastic particles and climate change as driving factors for the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.

27 May 2024

Upward socioeconomic mobility reduces dementia risk, study finds

Researchers found that upward socioeconomic status transitions throughout life reduce the risk of dementia and increase dementia-free periods, while downward transitions increase dementia risk.

26 May 2024

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

A recent study reveals a significant link between PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy and low birth weight.

26 May 2024

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

Barrow Neurological Institute has opened a new cutting-edge research center that is expected to revolutionize neurological research and expand Phoenix's research footprint into the areas of environmental neurology and health equity.

24 May 2024

Australian scientists explore how harmful bacteria contribute to Alzheimer's

The phrase 'you are what you eat' was coined almost a century before Alois Alzheimer made his breakthrough in identifying brain disease, but the evidence is now clear that diet as well as age influences the brain.

22 May 2024

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

A study in EBioMedicine reveals significant microplastic concentrations in thrombi from major blood vessels, linking microplastic levels to increased risk and severity of thrombotic events.

22 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Pollution News and Research

Wildfire smoke linked to over 52,000 premature deaths in California, study reveals

Children exposed to tree and weed pollen at increased risk of respiratory health problems

How nanoparticles alter blood vessel formation in the womb

Climate change policies neglect children's mental health and specific needs, study reveals

Aircraft noise exposure linked to higher obesity risk in women

Transboundary ozone pollution significantly increases mortality rates in Europe

How early-life exposure to air and noise pollution impacts youth mental health: Insights from a 25-year study

Could edible robots be the future of food and medicine?

Antibiotics harm snails' memory by disrupting their gut microbiome

Cities with climate-related health issues lead the way in pandemic-era climate action

Huge health and climate benefits of replacing old diesel school buses with electric in the United States

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

Research project targets plastic particles and climate change as driving factors for antimicrobial resistance

Upward socioeconomic mobility reduces dementia risk, study finds

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

Revolutionizing neurological research: Barrow Neuro Analytics Center opens in Phoenix

Australian scientists explore how harmful bacteria contribute to Alzheimer's

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

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