Cardiology

Pollution and weather influence outcomes after heart attack

Pollution and weather influence outcomes after a heart attack, according to research presented at ESC Congress today by Ms Aneta Cislak, research fellow in the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia ...

Health

Air pollution linked to increased risk of anxiety and stroke

Air pollution is linked to a higher risk of stroke, particularly in developing countries, finds a study published in The BMJ today. In a second article, new research also shows that air pollution is associated with anxiety.

Cardiology

Cardiac arrest linked to air pollution

HIGH air pollution levels are linked to an increase in the rate of cardiac arrest, according to a study of St John Ambulance call-outs in Perth.

Health

Silent killer strikes at peak hour

It's official - air pollution causes cancer and a QUT researcher is calling on Australian policymakers to do more to save lives.

Health

Health must be central to climate change policies, say experts

Health must be taken into account in climate change mitigation strategies. It is not widely appreciated that there are many benefits to health that are likely to accrue from a low carbon economy, say experts in a special ...

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