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New method identifies harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches

An international team, led by researchers at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, has developed a new, timelier method to identify harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches. The new model provides beach managers with a better prediction tool to identify when closures are required to protect beachgoers from harmful contaminates in the water.

11 Jun 2015

UK scientists explore the impact of antibiotic resistant bacteria on surfers

UK Scientists are about to begin an innovative study that will shed light on how surfers exposed to human sewage and diffuse pollution in seawater might be affected by antibiotic resistant bacteria.

10 Jun 2015

Death rates are higher in zip codes with more fine particulate air pollution

A new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that death rates among people over 65 are higher in zip codes with more fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) than in those with lower levels of PM2.5.

5 Jun 2015

Contaminant particles emitted by vehicles have negative repercussions in children with respiratory illnesses

Particles of less than 2.5 microns emitted by vehicles have negative repercussions for bronchiolitis, pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis in children.

1 Jun 2015

Charged particles more common beside busy roads, reveals QUT study

Despite community concerns about living under high-voltage power lines, a world-first QUT study reveals that there are far more charged particles beside busy roads.

29 May 2015

IU research finds that air pollution regulations have uncertain health effects

Air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are estimated to save thousands of lives annually. A new study by researchers at Indiana University says these estimates are more uncertain than commonly believed.

27 May 2015

Traffic noise could increase risk of mid-riff bulge

Road traffic noise is linked to a heightened risk of developing a mid-riff bulge, indicates research published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

26 May 2015

Research finds association between fine particulate air pollution and childhood autism risk

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy through the first two years of a child's life may be associated with an increased risk of the child developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects one in 68 children, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health investigation of children in southwestern Pennsylvania.

22 May 2015

International study reveals that cold weather kills far more people than hot weather

The study analysed over 74 million (74225200) deaths between 1985 and 2012 in 13 countries with a wide range of climates, from cold to subtropical...

21 May 2015

Heavy metallic elements influence AMD progression

Researchers report associations between age-related macular degeneration and five heavy metallic elements, in findings that highlight the detrimental effects of pollution but the possible benefits of essential elements supplementation.

20 May 2015

Study: Air pollution, impaired lung function independently affect cognition

Studies have shown that both air pollution and impaired lung function can cause cognitive deficits, but it was unclear whether air pollution diminishes cognition by reducing breathing ability first or whether air pollution represents an independent risk factor for cognitive deficit.

19 May 2015

Nature lovers can get involved with citizen science across the UK thanks to the Open Air Laboratories programme

People of all ages can now contribute to scientific research in their local area on everything from invasive species to environmental quality, through the Open Air Laboratories programme (OPAL).

18 May 2015

Historic mining pollution in south west England reduces genetic diversity of brown trout

Pollution from historic mining activities in south west England has led to a reduction in genetic diversity of brown trout according to new research from the University of Exeter.

14 May 2015

LSTM scientists one step closer to understanding why HAP increases risk of pneumonia

Scientists at LSTM have come a step closer to understanding why people exposed to household air pollution (HAP) are at higher risk of lung infections such as pneumonia and tuberculosis.

8 May 2015

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution during infancy increases risk of developing allergies

New research from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) study shows that exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests.

5 May 2015

Air pollution, poverty significantly lower IQ in children

Children born to mothers experiencing economic hardship, who were also exposed during pregnancy to high levels of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), scored significantly lower on IQ tests at age 5 compared with children born to mothers with greater economic security and less exposure to the pollutants.

30 Apr 2015

Adult survivors of preterm births at higher risk of developing COPD

Adult survivors of preterm births may have a lung capacity that resembles the healthy elderly or casual smokers by the time they reach their early 20s, according to a University of Oregon study.

30 Apr 2015

Papers on antibiotic resistance, neglected diseases and future of the ocean to be discussed during G7 summit

Today the national science academies of the G7 countries handed three statements to their respective heads of government for discussion during the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in early June 2015. The papers on antibiotic resistance, neglected and poverty-related diseases, and the future of the ocean were drawn up by the seven national academies under the aegis of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

30 Apr 2015

Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution can damage brain structures, impair cognitive function

Air pollution, even at moderate levels, has long been recognized as a factor in raising the risk of stroke. A new study led by scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine suggests that long-term exposure can cause damage to brain structures and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.

24 Apr 2015

Children riding school buses with cleaner fuels and technologies experience better lung development

Use of clean fuels and updated pollution control measures in the school buses 25 million children ride every day could result in 14 million fewer absences from school a year, based on a study by the University of Michigan and the University of Washington.

24 Apr 2015

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

New method identifies harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches

UK scientists explore the impact of antibiotic resistant bacteria on surfers

Death rates are higher in zip codes with more fine particulate air pollution

Contaminant particles emitted by vehicles have negative repercussions in children with respiratory illnesses

Charged particles more common beside busy roads, reveals QUT study

IU research finds that air pollution regulations have uncertain health effects

Traffic noise could increase risk of mid-riff bulge

Research finds association between fine particulate air pollution and childhood autism risk

International study reveals that cold weather kills far more people than hot weather

Heavy metallic elements influence AMD progression

Study: Air pollution, impaired lung function independently affect cognition

Nature lovers can get involved with citizen science across the UK thanks to the Open Air Laboratories programme

Historic mining pollution in south west England reduces genetic diversity of brown trout

LSTM scientists one step closer to understanding why HAP increases risk of pneumonia

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution during infancy increases risk of developing allergies

Air pollution, poverty significantly lower IQ in children

Adult survivors of preterm births at higher risk of developing COPD

Papers on antibiotic resistance, neglected diseases and future of the ocean to be discussed during G7 summit

Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution can damage brain structures, impair cognitive function

Children riding school buses with cleaner fuels and technologies experience better lung development

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