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
A large Chinese cohort study identifies early pregnancy as a sensitive window during which sulfur dioxide exposure is associated with higher odds of limb abnormalities, sharpening the focus on air quality and maternal health protection. Study: Maternal exposure to ambient air pollution and risk of congenital limb defects in offspring. Image Credit chayanuphol / Shutterstock … 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
A new study finds that children exposed to higher ozone levels in their first two years are significantly more likely to develop asthma and wheezing by age six, highlighting the urgent need for early environmental intervention. Study: Early-Life Ozone Exposure and Asthma and Wheeze in Children. Image Credit: Dennis MacDonald / Shutterstock.com A recent JAMA Network … Read more