Despite advances in air quality, global heart disease deaths tied to particulate pollution have soared, especially for seniors and in developing nations, with women facing the sharpest future rise. Study: Global cardiovascular disease burden attributable to particulate matter pollution, 1990–2021: an analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 and forecast to 2045 – Image … Read more
New research reveals that it’s not just the amount, but the oxidative power of air pollution that shifts key immune signals in expectant mothers, potentially impacting both maternal defenses and fetal development. Study: Personal exposure to air pollutants and immune system biomarkers in pregnant women. Image Credit: chayanuphol / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the … Read more
New research reveals that even low levels of air pollution can trigger dangerous changes in blood vessels, underscoring the urgent need for clean air to protect heart health worldwide. Review: Air pollution and atherosclerosis In a recent review article published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers provided an overview of how air pollution contributes to the … Read more
Air pollution linked to risk spontaneous preterm birth risk | Image Credit: © hramovnick – © hramovnick – stock.adobe.com. The odds of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) are increased among women exposed to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and certain PM2.5 constituents, according to a recent study presented at the 2025 American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology … Read more
New modeling reveals that high-emitting gas stoves can silently spread benzene throughout the entire home, raising cancer risk well beyond the kitchen, especially in small or unventilated dwellings. Study: Exposure and health risks of benzene from combustion by gas stoves: A modelling approach in U.S. homes. Image Credit: goodbishop / Shutterstock Gas stoves in the US burn … Read more
Children exposed to traffic-related air pollution show seasonal changes in their nasal bacteria, with winter pollution driving a shift toward less diverse, and potentially more harmful, microbial communities. Study: Short-term personal exposure to multiple air pollutants affects nasal microbiota in school-age children. Image Credit: khunkornStudio / Shutterstock Respiratory diseases are common in school-age children and are worsened … Read more
CITY — May 22, 2024 — A recent study explores the disintegration of plastics, revealing how they break down into nanoplastics, tiny particles posing a notable health risk. Scientists Sanat Kumar, Michael Bykhovsky, and Charo Gonzalez-Bykhovsky led the research that reveals how these dangerous particles enter our environment, impacting human and environmental health – a … Read more
The Air We Breathe: A Growing Health Crisis in India’s Emerging Industrial Hubs Table of Contents The Air We Breathe: A Growing Health Crisis in India’s Emerging Industrial Hubs A Young Child’s Struggle: A Symptom of a Larger Problem Exceeding Safe Limits: The Data Behind the Danger Rising respiratory Illnesses: A Clear Correlation Beyond the … Read more
Parkinson’s disease has emerged as one of the fastest-growing neurological disorders worldwide, with experts projecting a dramatic surge in cases of the progressive brain disorder over the coming decades. A recent study published in the BMJ medical journal predicts that the number of people affected worldwide could more than double – from 11.9 million in … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Jakarta Environment Agency observed that air quality in the capital during the 2025 Eid al-Fitr period was cleaner than in the previous year. According to Asep Kuswanto, Head of the Jakarta Special Region Environment Agency, air quality on the first day of Eid al-Fitr was categorized as good, although a slight increase … Read more