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Air pollution in the winter linked to more hospitalizations for strokes

Scientists have found that air pollution in the winter is associated with more hospitalizations for all strokes in Dublin.

11 Aug 2020

40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by modifying 12 risk factors

Modifying 12 risk factors over a lifetime could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, according to an updated report by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

30 Jul 2020

COVID-19 could provide unintended glimpses into operation of complex Earth systems

Like the legendary falling apple that hit Isaac Newton and led to his groundbreaking insight on the nature of gravity, COVID-19 could provide unintended glimpses into how complex Earth systems operate, according to a new Stanford-led paper.

29 Jul 2020

Study shows how climate change may alter prescribed burning across Australia

As the Bushfire Royal Commission investigates the deadly "Black Summer" and how it could have been prevented, research from the Climate the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEX) and Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales shows how climate change may alter prescribed burning in the future across Australia.

29 Jul 2020

Low-cost, environmentally-friendly hand sanitizer produced from plant and paper waste

A Tel Aviv University breakthrough allows, for the first time, a local production of ethanol -- and hand sanitizer -- based on plant and paper waste, using a novel lignin (a substance found in plants) degradation process.

27 Jul 2020

Factors linked to structural racism put Latinos at increased for COVID-19, study finds

Factors linked to structural racism put Latino communities in the U.S. at high risk of COVID-19, a study published today says. The new study is the first nationwide analysis of COVID-19 cases and deaths among Latinos.

23 Jul 2020

Regular exercise key to fighting high blood pressure even in air polluted areas

Now, a team of researchers has found that regular physical activity or exercise can combat hypertension even in areas where there are high levels of air pollution.

20 Jul 2020

High-level noise exposure linked to risk of having low birth weight babies

Prolonged exposure to loud noise is more than annoying? it is bad for human health. Beyond the obvious potential damage to hearing, chronic noise exposure has also been linked to adverse cardiovascular effects, such as increased risks of heart attacks and strokes.

13 Jul 2020

Study suggests natural UV radiation protects against coronavirus

A new study by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and published on the preprint server medRxiv* in July 2020 suggests an interesting link between ultraviolet A radiation and deaths due to COVID-19. While this is an observational study, which means that direct inferences cannot be drawn from this finding, it does, however, suggest better strategies for reducing the death rate due to COVID-19.

8 Jul 2020

Work begins on UK-wide system for detecting coronavirus in wastewater

Scientists will develop a standardized UK-wide system for detecting coronavirus in wastewater, in order to provide an early warning of future outbreaks and reduce reliance on costly testing of large populations.

6 Jul 2020

Toxic metallic air pollution nanoparticles found inside myocardial mitochondria of city dwellers

Toxic metallic air pollution nanoparticles are getting inside the crucial, energy-producing structures within the hearts of people living in polluted cities, causing cardiac stress - a new study confirms.

3 Jul 2020

Air pollution may lead to interstitial lung diseases

More research must be done to investigate the role of air pollution on the epigenome in patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), in order to develop strategies that minimize the effects of these pollutants, according to a new article published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

1 Jul 2020

In-home portable air cleaners reduce particulate exposure for cardiac patients

Using an in-home portable air cleaner (PAC) can significantly reduce exposure to fine-particle air pollutants - a major risk factor for cardiovascular events in people with pre-existing heart disease, reports a pilot study in the July issue of Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention.

30 Jun 2020

Air pollution associated with infant mortality finds study

A new study from Stanford researchers shows that a rise in air pollution is associated with increased mortality rates among infants. This new article and its results were published today in the latest issue of the journal Nature Sustainability.

29 Jun 2020

Weather determines NO2 concentrations, shows study

In connection with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, satellite measurements made headlines showing how much the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) had decreased in China and northern Italy.

27 Jun 2020

Study provides more evidence of causal link between air pollution and premature death

Strengthening U.S. air quality standards for fine particulate pollution to be in compliance with current World Health Association (WHO) guidelines could save more than 140,000 lives over the course of a decade, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

26 Jun 2020

Measuring air quality across London could help fight against COVID-19

Measuring air quality across London could help fight COVID-19 by providing a rapid means of deciding whether to reduce public transport movement - given strong links between exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 transmission, a new study reveals.

26 Jun 2020

Study examines how nitrogen dioxide from gas cookers can impact the cardiovascular system

The study, published recently in Circulation Research and led by a team from King's College London, has investigated how nitrogen dioxide can impact the cardiovascular system.

26 Jun 2020

New study comprehensively profiles environmental factors linked to childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is a health threat that is becoming more and more common worldwide. It increases risk later on for a variety of life-threatening challenges, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and even mental health problems.

25 Jun 2020

Short-term exposure to low level air pollution can affect gene expression

New data from a landmark study by Monash University researchers raises concerns that even short-term exposure to low level air pollution can affect gene expression, leaving us at risk of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

24 Jun 2020

Air Pollution News and Research

Air pollution in the winter linked to more hospitalizations for strokes

40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by modifying 12 risk factors

COVID-19 could provide unintended glimpses into operation of complex Earth systems

Study shows how climate change may alter prescribed burning across Australia

Low-cost, environmentally-friendly hand sanitizer produced from plant and paper waste

Factors linked to structural racism put Latinos at increased for COVID-19, study finds

Regular exercise key to fighting high blood pressure even in air polluted areas

High-level noise exposure linked to risk of having low birth weight babies

Study suggests natural UV radiation protects against coronavirus

Work begins on UK-wide system for detecting coronavirus in wastewater

Toxic metallic air pollution nanoparticles found inside myocardial mitochondria of city dwellers

Air pollution may lead to interstitial lung diseases

In-home portable air cleaners reduce particulate exposure for cardiac patients

Air pollution associated with infant mortality finds study

Weather determines NO2 concentrations, shows study

Study provides more evidence of causal link between air pollution and premature death

Measuring air quality across London could help fight against COVID-19

Study examines how nitrogen dioxide from gas cookers can impact the cardiovascular system

New study comprehensively profiles environmental factors linked to childhood obesity

Short-term exposure to low level air pollution can affect gene expression

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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