air pollution

Quantitative analysis of the effects of air pollution and urbanization on the rate of allergy and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain

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Scientists propose that Parkinson’s disease may begin far from the brain, where environmental toxins, microbiome disruption, and intestinal barrier damage interact to ignite the biological cascade leading to neurodegeneration. Environmental insults reduce gut resilience and initiate convergent mechanisms that drive Parkinson’s disease. A lifetime of environmental insults (including Western diets and food additives, nano- and microplastics, … Read more

How Household Fuels Are Worsening Eczema and Asthma in South African Children

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In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve — townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity — evenings follow a familiar pattern. When electricity cuts occur or power becomes unaffordable, families turn to gas stoves, paraffin heaters, or wood and coal … Read more

Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity

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Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher stroke rate and more serious strokes, according to a preliminary study released March 3, 2026, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 78th Annual Meeting taking place April 18-22, 2026, in Chicago and online. … Read more

Air Pollution Is Wreaking Havoc on Ants, And The Effects Are Alarming

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Scent is essential to ant society: every ant within a colony wears the badge of membership in the form of smelly hydrocarbons. Human air pollution, a new study from Max-Planck Institute researchers suggests, is wreaking havoc on ant society by interfering with these characteristic scents. Each ant species’ perfume is formed from stable alkanes, plus … Read more

Greater air pollution exposure is linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk, research finds

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People with greater exposure to air pollution face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Exposure to air pollution is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and for several common chronic health conditions, such as hypertension, stroke, and depression. These chronic conditions are also linked to Alzheimer’s … Read more

Mask-wearing during COVID-19 may have reduced heart attack risk triggered by air pollution

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Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered that behavioral changes during the COVID-19 pandemic-particularly widespread mask-wearing-may have reduced the risk of certain types of heart attacks triggered by air pollution. The study, led by Dr. Masanobu Ishii and colleagues, was published in the European Society of Cardiology’s flagship journal, European Heart Journal. Air pollution and heart … Read more

Air pollution linked to higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

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People with greater exposure to air pollution face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by Yanling Deng of Emory University, U.S.A., and colleagues, published February 17th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting about 57 million people worldwide. Exposure to air … Read more

Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage

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To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning to vegan-friendly ingredients for shampoos and conditioners. Published in ACS Omega, early tests show that a fruit-algae combination added to haircare products coats strands with a protective film. Although the botanical film makes hair slightly less elastic, … Read more

Why lung cancer in never smokers is rising and how targeted detection could reduce deaths

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Researchers reveal why lung cancer in people who never smoked is increasing and explore how genetics, environmental exposures, and new screening strategies may help detect disease earlier and improve outcomes. Opinion: Lung cancer in never smokers: from early detection to prevention. Image Credit: Thx4Stock team / Shutterstock In a recent opinion piece published in the … Read more