Traffic related air pollution may also increase the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. DNA methylation may be the mediating factor between exposure to pollution and neurological signs of AD.

A new Cambridge-led analysis links air pollution to a higher risk of dementia, with even modest exposure to PM2.5 and soot.

Air pollution is a global health concern, with over 90% of the world's population breathing air that exceeds World Health ...

Rising air pollution also serves as a stark reminder to address the environmental factors contributing to respiratory health. Fortunately, most respiratory diseases are preventable or minimized by ...

This pollution has been found to increase the risk of respiratory diseases, strokes, heart disease, lung cancer, diabetes and other health problems, posing a threat that has been compared to tobacco.

Research revelations Groundbreaking studies have recently shed light on the extent to which air pollution contributes to the development of autoimmune diseases. These revelations are alarming, not ...

Air pollution, particularly three types of pollutants, has been linked to a rising risk of developing dementia. A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health explains how inhaling these toxic ...

Long-term exposure to air pollution can significantly degrade the quality of life, primarily impacting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. “The interactions between air pollution and ...

Air pollution in the region continues to pose health risks for New Yorkers, prompting officials to extend an air quality ...

The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls on global leaders to intensify efforts to combat air pollution, a leading cause of lung disease and death worldwide.