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Fetuses more exposed to certain air pollutants show changes in the size of specific brain structures, particularly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. This is the main finding of a new study led by the Barcelona ...
Jun 12, 2025
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The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has unveiled a new tool: the Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI). The HUDI is a composite index that evaluates 917 European cities based on 13 indicators connected to peoples' ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Smart policies addressing road transport emissions could save 1.9 million lives and prevent 1.4 million new children's asthma cases worldwide by 2040, according to a new study.
May 19, 2025
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Young people in the U.K. who lived in polluted areas during their early years are more likely to report worse general health than their peers at age 17, according to new UCL research.
May 15, 2025
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Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Apr 6, 2025
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Asthma affects more than 6% of U.S. children, making it the most common chronic disease in kids nationwide. It's difficult to isolate any single cause, but one of the most common contributors is air pollution: Studies have ...
Apr 2, 2025
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The health effects of traffic-related air pollution in the United States are well-documented, but the data on this public health burden is much more limited at the local level. A new study led by Boston University School ...
Mar 3, 2025
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London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is transforming children's journeys to school by making streets safer, improving perceptions of air quality and encouraging children to live healthier lives. A new study published in ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Air pollution caused by auto emissions, wildfires and other sources is problematic for many people. It's of particular concern for pregnant people due to the impact pollutants can have on the fetus, especially in the final ...
Feb 13, 2025
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In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk factors up to two years of ...
Jan 16, 2025
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