Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

Air quality improvement linked with reduced risk of dementia

Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2021 in Denver and virtually.

26 Jul 2021

Wildfire smoke drives people in low-vaccinated areas indoors, raising outbreak fears

Missoula's new downtown library was teeming with people who might typically spend a Saturday afternoon hiking, biking or otherwise making the most of Montana's abundant outdoor recreation. One look at the soupy haze blanketing the city and it was clear why.

22 Jul 2021

Study finds link between residential proximity to oil and gas drilling and lower birthweights in infants

A new study from Oregon State University found that infants born within 3 kilometers of oil and natural gas drilling facilities in Texas had slightly lower birthweights than those born before drilling began in their vicinity.

22 Jul 2021

Study finds strong interconnection between toxic pollution and climate risks to human health

For more than 30 years, scientists on the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have focused on human-induced climate change.

21 Jul 2021

Study of COVID-19 shutdowns in the U.S. reveals pronounced disparities in air pollution

A new study of COVID-19 shutdowns in the United States reveals pronounced disparities in air pollution -- with disenfranchised, minority neighborhoods still experiencing more exposure to a harmful air pollutant compared to wealthier, white communities.

20 Jul 2021

Exposure to woodland benefits adolescents’ cognition and mental health

Analysis of children and young people's proximity to woodlands has shown links with better cognitive development and a lower risk of emotional and behavioral problems, in research led by UCL and Imperial College London scientists that could influence planning decisions in urban areas.

19 Jul 2021

Countries most susceptible to toxic pollution are also at highest risk from the impacts of global climate change

Mapping the global distribution of toxic pollution alongside the effects of climate change shows the same countries are most vulnerable to both.

19 Jul 2021

Spending time outdoors has a positive effect on the brain, study shows

If you're regularly out in the fresh air, you're doing something good for both your brain and your well-being.

16 Jul 2021

Can Biden’s plan to remove urban highways improve the health of American cities?

Mandela Parkway, a four-lane boulevard enhanced by a median with trees and a curving footpath, stretches along a 24-block section of West Oakland. It's the fruit of a grassroots neighborhood campaign to block reconstruction of an elevated freeway leveled by the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989 and reimagine the thoroughfare to replace it.

15 Jul 2021

Latin American communities heavily affected by mercury and lead contamination

Intervention programmes are vitally needed to support Amazonian communities exposed to mercury contamination in Latin America, and children who are among those most affected by lead poisoning.

13 Jul 2021

Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with poor academic skills in childhood

Children exposed to elevated levels of air pollution may be more likely to have poor inhibitory control during late childhood and poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading comprehension, and math skills.

13 Jul 2021

Urban environment with high levels of air pollution associated with childhood obesity risk

Children living in urban areas with high levels of air pollution, noise and traffic may be at higher risk of childhood obesity, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)--a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation--and the University Institute for Primary Care Research Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol). The study was funded by the La Marató de TV3 Foundation.

12 Jul 2021

Studies evaluate the impact of mobility restrictions during lockdown on air quality in urban areas

Two studies led by María Morales Suárez Varela, group leader of the CIBERESP at the University of Valencia and professor of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the academic institution, have evaluated the impact of mobility restrictions on air quality and polluting emissions, in Valencia and in three Italian cities.

7 Jul 2021

Long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of dysmenorrhea in women

Dysmenorrhea, that is, frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus, is the most common of all gynecological disorders. It affects between 16-91% of girls and women of reproductive age, of whom 2%-29% have symptoms severe enough to restrict their daily activity.

6 Jul 2021

Lower UVB exposure correlated with higher risk of colorectal cancer

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers have identified a possible link between inadequate exposure to ultraviolet-B (UVB) light from the sun and an increased risk of colorectal cancer, especially as people age.

6 Jul 2021

Inadequate exposure to UVB light may be linked with increased risk of colorectal cancer

Inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in older age groups, according to a study using data on 186 countries, published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

5 Jul 2021

Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy may affect thyroxine levels in newborns

Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, there are very few studies on the subject.

2 Jul 2021

Increased agriculture production linked to unhealthy diets and increased emissions

While increased agriculture production has reduced hunger, it is also linked to unhealthy diets and increased emissions that are severely affecting human health, says a study.

2 Jul 2021

Organic food intake linked with better fluid intelligence and working memory in children

A study analyzing the association between a wide variety of prenatal and childhood exposures and neuropsychological development in school-age children has found that organic food intake is associated with better scores on tests of fluid intelligence (ability to solve novel reasoning problems) and working memory (ability of the brain to retain new information while it is needed in the short term).

30 Jun 2021

Study reveals public health risks posed by household fireworks

Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special events, but the colorful displays have caused a growing risk to public safety in recent years, according to a study by environmental health researchers at the University of California, Irvine.

29 Jun 2021

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

Air quality improvement linked with reduced risk of dementia

Wildfire smoke drives people in low-vaccinated areas indoors, raising outbreak fears

Study finds link between residential proximity to oil and gas drilling and lower birthweights in infants

Study finds strong interconnection between toxic pollution and climate risks to human health

Study of COVID-19 shutdowns in the U.S. reveals pronounced disparities in air pollution

Exposure to woodland benefits adolescents’ cognition and mental health

Countries most susceptible to toxic pollution are also at highest risk from the impacts of global climate change

Spending time outdoors has a positive effect on the brain, study shows

Can Biden’s plan to remove urban highways improve the health of American cities?

Latin American communities heavily affected by mercury and lead contamination

Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with poor academic skills in childhood

Urban environment with high levels of air pollution associated with childhood obesity risk

Studies evaluate the impact of mobility restrictions during lockdown on air quality in urban areas

Long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of dysmenorrhea in women

Lower UVB exposure correlated with higher risk of colorectal cancer

Inadequate exposure to UVB light may be linked with increased risk of colorectal cancer

Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy may affect thyroxine levels in newborns

Increased agriculture production linked to unhealthy diets and increased emissions

Organic food intake linked with better fluid intelligence and working memory in children

Study reveals public health risks posed by household fireworks

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

Newsletters you may be interested in