Health
Wildfire smoke exposure linked with higher dementia risk
The wildfires that are increasing with climate change could harm the future brain health of humanity, a new study suggests.
Aug 1, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Many dementia cases could be prevented, but far from all: Study
Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood
Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, even as people around the world live longer and the number of people with ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Health
Study examines impact of exposure to ultrafine particles on mortality in New York
Outdoor air pollution was estimated to cause 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide per year as of 2019. This is largely due to exposure to particulate matter (PM), a combination of tiny solid particles and liquid droplets ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Health
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, how will persistent smoke exposure affect long-term health?
Wildfire smoke has become a common feature of Canadian summers, fueled by bigger, more intense and more frequent wildfires. In 2023, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record, with many communities contending ...
Jul 29, 2024
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Health
Q&A: Nail salon air is filled with fragrance chemicals—could they harm workers' health?
You know that nail salon smell? That sharp hit of chemicals, the strangely sweet scent of polish, the faint tingle in your nose? That's air pollution, and it's been linked to a variety of health effects experienced by the ...
Jul 27, 2024
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Health
High levels of ozone and grass pollen expected for Paris Olympics/Paralympics
High levels of the respiratory irritant ozone and grass pollen are likely during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games if hot, sunny weather prevails, suggests an analysis of historic air quality monitoring data for the city ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Medical research
Study shows traffic-related ultrafine particles hinder mitochondrial functions in olfactory mucosa
Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows. Led by the University of Eastern Finland, the research showed ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Inflammatory disorders
Air pollution exposure tied to new psoriasis
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with the development of new psoriasis, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 18, 2024
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Health
More Black Americans die from effects of air pollution, study shows
Everyone knows that air pollution is bad for health, but how bad depends a lot on who you are. People of different races and ethnicities, education levels, locations and socioeconomic situations tend to be exposed to different ...
Jul 17, 2024
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