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Major study of 59 million Americans finds fine particulate matter from air pollution increases heart disease risks

Relationships between air pollution and the probability of first-time hospitalization for CVD.

22 Feb 2024

Fine particulate matter exposure linked to increased hospital admissions for major diseases

Short and long term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for major heart and lung diseases, find two large US studies, published by The BMJ today.

21 Feb 2024

Air quality and residential greenness influence childhood cancer development

In a new study led by the University of Minnesota's Masonic Cancer Center and the U of M Medical School, researchers found that exposure to air pollution and vegetation may impact childhood cancer development.

21 Feb 2024

Study links air pollution with increased Alzheimer's markers

People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution were more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer's disease after death, according to a study published in the February 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Feb 2024

Redlined neighborhoods exposed to higher air pollution levels, study finds

As part of the New Deal, several governmental programs were created to expand homeownership through mortgages and loans.

21 Feb 2024

From plate to planet: Innovative indicator tracks diet impact on health and environment

How diets affect health and the environment.

19 Feb 2024

Teens bullied in childhood who mistrust others have higher adult mental health risks than those without trust issues

Researchers examined the effect of experiencing bullying in childhood on mental health in adolescence.

15 Feb 2024

Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women

A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked to a heightened risk of COPD—the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties—finds research published online in the journal Thorax.

14 Feb 2024

Associations between ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposures in pregnant women

Researchers explored the relationship between consuming ultra-processed foods and urinary phthalate concentrations during pregnancy.

12 Feb 2024

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

New analysis demonstrates a link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease-related deaths

A recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with more of such deaths associated with air pollution in low-income countries compared with high-income countries.

7 Feb 2024

The health effects of using gaseous fuels for household cooking and heating

Researchers examined the evidence on the health effects of the use of gaseous fuels for heating and cooking in various countries.

6 Feb 2024

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

Wildfire smoke. Drought. Brutal heat. Floods. As Californians increasingly feel the health effects of climate change, state leaders are adopting sweeping policies they hope will fend off the worst impacts — and be replicated by other countries.

5 Feb 2024

Are urban green spaces beneficial to air quality?

Study reveals that urban green space has a limited impact on air pollution control, with street-level vegetation potentially increasing pollution by hindering ventilation.

1 Feb 2024

IU surgeon-scientist investigates the role of sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis

An Indiana University School of Medicine surgeon-scientist is leading a multi-institutional grant investigating the role of the sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis, an inflammatory disease that causes the lining of the sinuses to swell.

1 Feb 2024

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

The global and regional prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

30 Jan 2024

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

29 Jan 2024

Prenatal air pollution exposure increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborns

Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborn babies, according to new research conducted at the Penn State College of Medicine in collaboration with the Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals (MIREC) Study led by Health Canada.

29 Jan 2024

Study sheds light on how serious people find COVID-19 compared to other health problems

A large seven-country study has shed light on how serious people find the COVID-19 pandemic compared to other major public health problems.

27 Jan 2024

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, a new University of Michigan study shows.

25 Jan 2024

Pollution News and Research

Major study of 59 million Americans finds fine particulate matter from air pollution increases heart disease risks

Fine particulate matter exposure linked to increased hospital admissions for major diseases

Air quality and residential greenness influence childhood cancer development

Study links air pollution with increased Alzheimer's markers

Redlined neighborhoods exposed to higher air pollution levels, study finds

From plate to planet: Innovative indicator tracks diet impact on health and environment

Teens bullied in childhood who mistrust others have higher adult mental health risks than those without trust issues

Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women

Associations between ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposures in pregnant women

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

New analysis demonstrates a link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease-related deaths

The health effects of using gaseous fuels for household cooking and heating

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

Are urban green spaces beneficial to air quality?

IU surgeon-scientist investigates the role of sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Prenatal air pollution exposure increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborns

Study sheds light on how serious people find COVID-19 compared to other health problems

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

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