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
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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
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
Lung cancer patients who have never smoked make up a significant and growing share of global lung cancer cases, yet remain an understudied group, according to a new review written by UCL (University College London) researchers. In 2020, lung cancer in never-smokers (LCINS) was the fifth most common cause of cancer death worldwide (the most … Read more
Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study examines 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high body mass index, physical inactivity, air pollution, ultraviolet radiation – and for the … Read more
A study of schoolgirls finds that living in polluted areas is more consistently linked to reduced attention than diet quality, and that antioxidant intake offers no clear protection against memory decline. Study: Interaction between air pollution and diet on cognitive function in schoolchildren. Image Credit: Maja Argakijeva / Shutterstock In a recent study published in BMC … Read more
People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday). The researchers estimate that in the US alone, smoke from wildfires may be responsible for around 17,000 strokes each year. The research was led by Professor Yang Liu from Emory University’s … Read more
A multi-institutional study led by the University of California, Davis, finds that living in urban areas with a higher percentage of visible trees is associated with a 4% decrease in cardiovascular disease. By comparison, living in urban areas with a higher percentage of grass was associated with a 6% increase in cardiovascular disease. Likewise, a … Read more
Even at relatively low pollution levels, chronic exposure to fine particles and nitrogen dioxide was linked to higher disease risk, faster functional decline, and greater need for invasive ventilation in people with motor neuron disease. Study: Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk and Prognosis of Motor Neuron Disease. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock … Read more