Exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk that a child is later diagnosed with autism, according to a new study led by Tulane University researchers.
Jan 20, 2026
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The scientist Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of motor neuron disease, for 55 years. He was one of the longest-surviving people with the condition.
Jan 20, 2026
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Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain.
Dec 19, 2025
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New Delhi recorded more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses at six state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, government numbers showed, highlighting the adverse effects of toxic air on health.
Dec 3, 2025
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In Punjab, India, paddy stubble burning is a widespread agricultural practice that contributes to seasonal air pollution in the region and beyond. However, the extent to which residents recognize its impact on their own environment ...
Dec 1, 2025
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We are exposed to air pollution daily. When we step outside, we inhale pollutants from particulate matter (such as smoke or dust), burning fossil fuels, wildfires and more. For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, medical professionals ...
Nov 18, 2025
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A new peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, by the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation, reveals compelling evidence that air pollution and climate stress are major (modifiable) ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Action is needed locally, nationally, and internationally to curb sales of new sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to reduce their potential harms to health and the environment, say experts in The BMJ's climate issue.
Nov 5, 2025
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Medical and scientific evidence is proving invaluable in holding public authorities accountable for the impact of unlawful air pollution on people's health, say experts in The BMJ's climate issue.
Nov 5, 2025
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A new study from the Durham University Psychology Department has found that children's views on the design and comfort of air pollution masks could be key to encouraging their regular use.
Oct 30, 2025
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