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Psychosocial factors play major role in well-being of older people, study says

"Ageing itself is not inevitably associated with a decline in mood and quality of life," says Prof. Karl-Heinz Ladwig, summarizing the results.

7 Jul 2017

Study estimates number of cancer deaths in China attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors

A new report finds more than half of all cancer deaths in men in 2013 in China and more than a third of those in women were attributable to a group of potentially modifiable risk factors: smoking, alcohol, nutrition, weight, physical activity, and infections.

6 Jul 2017

Study: Increase in air pollution cuts victims' life expectancy by 9-11 years

One of the benefits to cutting fossil fuel consumption is lowering air pollution. A new study in the August issue of Ecological Indicators shows that, on average, an increase in pollution particles in the air of 10 micrograms per cubic meter cuts victims' life expectancy by 9-11 years - more than previously thought.

3 Jul 2017

Researchers examine possible link between air pollution and rise in type 2 diabetes

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from the University of Leicester and other institutions has played a pivotal role in research investigating a possible link between air pollution and the rise in type 2 diabetes.

29 Jun 2017

U.S. air pollution may be shortening lifespan finds new study

A new study shows that air pollution at levels below the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) could cut short life spans. This was one of the largest air pollution studies with more than a whopping 60 million senior citizens participating. The study was published in the Thursday’s edition of the journal New England Journal of Medicine.

28 Jun 2017

Scientists investigate genetics of windborne bacteria arriving along with dust

Israel is subjected to sand and dust storms from several directions: northeast from the Sahara, northwest from Saudi Arabia and southwest from the desert regions of Syria. The airborne dust carried in these storms affects the health of people and ecosystems alike.

28 Jun 2017

Fungal toxins from wallpaper source of illness says new research

According to a new study, there are several toxins from fungi that could be released into the air indoors and the source could be fungi living in the wall papers. These may lead to serious health problems say researchers.

25 Jun 2017

Combined effect of genetic change and ozone exposure could increase risk for autism

A new analysis shows that individuals with high levels of genetic variation and elevated exposure to ozone in the environment are at an even higher risk for developing autism than would be expected by adding the two risk factors together.

23 Jun 2017

Vaisala instruments monitor air quality in the Helsinki region

Vaisala instruments will measure the air quality in the Helsinki region in a new measurement network to be built by the Smart & Clean project parties -Vaisala, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY, University of Helsinki, Pegasor, and Helsinki Metropolitan Smart & Clean Foundation - during 2017 and 2018.

From Vaisala Corporation 9 Jun 2017

Exposure to particulate air pollution linked to increased risk of death in liver cancer patients

In a recent study, exposure to particulate air pollution after being diagnosed with liver cancer was significantly associated with an increased risk of premature death.

7 Jun 2017

Switching to solar energy provides economic benefits, saves lives

In a new study published in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, a team from Michigan Technological University calculated the cost of combusting coal in terms of human lives along with the potential benefits of switching to solar.

2 Jun 2017

Differences in uptake of toxins, nutritional elements during late pregnancy and early life linked to ASD risk

Using evidence found in baby teeth, researchers from The Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Environmental Health Sciences Laboratory and The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai found that differences in the uptake of multiple toxic and essential elements over the second and third trimesters and early postnatal periods are associated with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a study published June 1 in the journal Nature Communications.

1 Jun 2017

Nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic higher than previously thought

In metropolitan areas throughout Europe maximum permissible values of nitrogen oxide are consistently breached. It has been a challenge to determine how much each polluter contributes to the emission output.

31 May 2017

New technology has potential to cut harmful diesel emissions

An industry-first technology developed by Loughborough University has the potential to significantly cut nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engines.

31 May 2017

FIRS releases new report that outlines global burden of respiratory disease

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies, an organization comprised of the world’s leading international respiratory societies working together to improve lung health globally, today released “The Global Impact of Respiratory Disease.” The report lays out the tremendous impact that respiratory disease has on world health.

26 May 2017

Air Pollution News and Research

Psychosocial factors play major role in well-being of older people, study says

Study estimates number of cancer deaths in China attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors

Study: Increase in air pollution cuts victims' life expectancy by 9-11 years

Researchers examine possible link between air pollution and rise in type 2 diabetes

U.S. air pollution may be shortening lifespan finds new study

Scientists investigate genetics of windborne bacteria arriving along with dust

Fungal toxins from wallpaper source of illness says new research

Combined effect of genetic change and ozone exposure could increase risk for autism

Vaisala instruments monitor air quality in the Helsinki region

Exposure to particulate air pollution linked to increased risk of death in liver cancer patients

Switching to solar energy provides economic benefits, saves lives

Differences in uptake of toxins, nutritional elements during late pregnancy and early life linked to ASD risk

Nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic higher than previously thought

New technology has potential to cut harmful diesel emissions

FIRS releases new report that outlines global burden of respiratory disease

Study reveals health effects of exposure to particulate matter from residential heating and traffic

Exposure to high prenatal stress and air pollution linked to increased risk for childhood asthma

Researchers show how diesel fumes could potentially worsen underlying respiratory conditions

Exposure to air pollution may disturb good night's sleep

New, highly-detailed hay fever map of Britain may help allergy sufferers avoid hotspots

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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