People living in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to have eczema, according to a new study published November 13, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Jeffrey Cohen of Yale School of Medicine, ...
Nov 13, 2024
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A team of medical and environmental researchers at the Medical School of Yan'an University, working with a colleague from Yan'an University Affiliated Hospital, has found a link between spontaneous miscarriages and exposure ...
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive cancer.
Nov 12, 2024
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Abundant green space in urban areas is linked to lower rates of heat related illness and death as well as better mental health and well-being, finds a systematic review of the available research, published in the open access ...
Oct 22, 2024
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A new study analyzes the links between the enactment of major air pollution and climate policies in New York City and significant improvement in air quality during the period 1998–2021. It finds a cumulative beneficial effect ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Extreme rainfall events are associated with an increased risk of death from all causes as well as from heart and lung diseases, finds an analysis of data from 34 countries and regions published by The BMJ.
Oct 9, 2024
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In a paper published in the BJPsych Open, researchers led by psychiatrist Professor Kam Bhui at the University of Oxford say that while poor air quality is a risk factor for mental illness, progress in understanding the causes ...
Sep 20, 2024
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Long-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in ...
Sep 9, 2024
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Four in 10 children in Central London who traveled to school by car switched to more active modes of transport, such as walking, cycling, or public transport, following the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Even when air pollutant concentrations decrease, the health risks posed by these pollutants can remain consistently high. This is the conclusion of an international study conducted under the leadership of researchers from ...
Sep 5, 2024
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