Pollution News and Research

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Air pollution is the new tobacco says WHO Head

The head of the World Health Organization has said that air pollution is the “new tobacco” and breathing polluted air is killing 7 million people annually and harming billions of the population additionally.

29 Oct 2018

Newer vaccine far more successful in preventing shingles, systematic review reveals

A systematic review of clinical studies involving more than two million patients aged 50 years and older suggests a recently released shingles vaccine was far more successful in preventing the painful condition compared to the older vaccine - but also carried greater risk of side-effects.

26 Oct 2018

Air pollution on the rise outside GP offices and hospitals finds study

A new report has shown that the air outside the offices of General Practitioners and outside hospitals are high in pollutants. This can aggravate the lung problems in patients of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) says the report.

26 Oct 2018

University of Alicante study: Antiparasitic Ivermectin six times more toxic than Moxidectin

Ivermectin is six times more toxic than Moxidectin for insects in charge of the recycling of organic matter. For the first time ever, there is scientific evidence based on physiological studies and this should be taken into account when using antiparasitic agents for livestock.

25 Oct 2018

Exposure to transportation noise and air pollution raises heart attack risk

Where air pollution is high, the level of transportation noise is usually also elevated. Not only air pollution negatively impacts on health, but also car, train and aircraft noise increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, as previous research has demonstrated.

24 Oct 2018

Researchers find pesticide residues lurking in rural NYS homes

Despite the existence of chemical-free methods to eradicate pests, Americans use more than a billion pounds of pesticides per year.

23 Oct 2018

Research: New Jersey's current allowable threshold for dissolved nutrients in its streams is too high

A new way of measuring the relative habitability of freshwater environments for fish and aquatic insects suggests that New Jersey's water monitoring and treatment standards could use a boost.

23 Oct 2018

Plastics now commonly found in human stools

Nearly eight billion metric tons of plastic finds its way into the oceans each year. This huge amount of plastic either washes ashore or breaks down into tiny pieces that are less than 5 millimeters in diameter and are called microplastics.

22 Oct 2018

Deaths related to air pollution in the U.S. decreased by 47% between 1990 and 2010

Air pollution in the U.S. has decreased since about 1990, and a new study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill now shows that this air quality improvement has brought substantial public health benefits.

20 Oct 2018

Health effects of smoke-filled atmosphere

Every day, every human on the planet is exposed to one of the most toxic substances we know. However, it's largely invisible and most people don't know whether they need to worry. In new book Particles in the Air, Doug Brugge aims to raise awareness of serious consequences for public health.

16 Oct 2018

Exposure to magnetite particles is unlikely to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

A 2016 study showed that exposure to urban pollution involving magnetite particles played a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

12 Oct 2018

Physical activity linked with better lung function in smokers, regardless of air pollution levels

Regular physical activity is associated with better lung function among current smokers in European cities, regardless of air pollution levels.

11 Oct 2018

Emissions from gas stations found to be higher than previously thought

A study led by environmental health scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined the release of vapors from gas station vent pipes, finding emissions were 10 times higher than estimates used in setback regulations used to determine how close schools, playgrounds, and parks can be situated to the facilities.

5 Oct 2018

Researchers develop personalized and low-cost wearable UV sensors

Researchers from the University of Granada and RMIT University in Melbourne have developed personalized and low-cost wearable ultraviolet sensors that warn users when their exposure to the sun has become dangerous.

3 Oct 2018

Bacteria living inside the nose linked to type, severity of cold symptoms

In news with several layers of weird, researchers have determined that the mix of bacteria that live inside your nose - yes, there are organisms living inside your nose - correlates with the type and severity of cold symptoms you develop.

27 Sep 2018

Research shows indoor HEPA filters reduce pollution caused by poor-quality outdoor air

Outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to indoor air pollution -- but high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters used in the home significantly reduce fine-particulate matter in the air compared with non-HEPA air filters, according to a new two-year study led by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City.

26 Sep 2018

EC takes action to stop more plastics from ending up on beaches

Over four fifths of the litter on European beaches is plastic, and over 50% is made of single-use plastic, according to a new scientific report.

25 Sep 2018

Persistent lung inflammation from childhood asthma may increase risk of anxiety later in life

Persistent lung inflammation may be one possible explanation for why having asthma during childhood increases your risk for developing anxiety later in life, according to Penn State researchers.

25 Sep 2018

Boston College establishes Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

Boston College has established the Global Observatory on Pollution and Health to track efforts to control pollution and prevent pollution-related diseases that account for an estimated 9 million deaths worldwide each year, the University announced today.

25 Sep 2018

Number of people with respiratory diseases likely to increase if UK air pollution remains unchecked

The number of people suffering from respiratory indications and the severity of those already suffering from the various diseases is expected to increase if air pollution in the UK goes unchecked, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

24 Sep 2018

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

Air pollution is the new tobacco says WHO Head

Newer vaccine far more successful in preventing shingles, systematic review reveals

Air pollution on the rise outside GP offices and hospitals finds study

University of Alicante study: Antiparasitic Ivermectin six times more toxic than Moxidectin

Exposure to transportation noise and air pollution raises heart attack risk

Researchers find pesticide residues lurking in rural NYS homes

Research: New Jersey's current allowable threshold for dissolved nutrients in its streams is too high

Plastics now commonly found in human stools

Deaths related to air pollution in the U.S. decreased by 47% between 1990 and 2010

Health effects of smoke-filled atmosphere

Exposure to magnetite particles is unlikely to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

Physical activity linked with better lung function in smokers, regardless of air pollution levels

Emissions from gas stations found to be higher than previously thought

Researchers develop personalized and low-cost wearable UV sensors

Bacteria living inside the nose linked to type, severity of cold symptoms

Research shows indoor HEPA filters reduce pollution caused by poor-quality outdoor air

EC takes action to stop more plastics from ending up on beaches

Persistent lung inflammation from childhood asthma may increase risk of anxiety later in life

Boston College establishes Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

Number of people with respiratory diseases likely to increase if UK air pollution remains unchecked

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Pollution News and Research

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