Tag: Pollution, Air
Risk of Heart, Respiratory Disease Up in 9/11 Survivors
Intense exposure on first day of disaster tied to substantially increased risk of future disease
Even Low Levels of Pollution Raise Mortality Risk for Seniors
Research suggests blacks, men, and the poor are especially vulnerable
Pollution Linked to Destructive Effect on Upper Sinonasal Airway
Destructive effect of chronic airborne PM in mice includes pro-inflammatory cytokine release
Vitamin B May Help Mitigate Health Risks From Air Pollution
Small study suggests vitamin B might help, but reducing pollution levels remains the priority
Air Pollution, Ozone Exposure Linked to Breast Density
Exposure to fine particle air pollution linked to higher odds of dense breast tissue
Insecticides Linked to Behavioral Issues in Children
Behavioral disorders seen in 6-year-old children exposed in utero to pyrethroid insecticides
Ambient Air Pollution May Raise T2DM Risk in Hispanic Children
Study of obese Hispanic children suggests smog may increase odds of developing type 2 diabetes
Use of Ethanol Cookstoves Can Lower BP, Reduce HTN
Randomized controlled trial shows reduction in diastolic BP for ethanol cookstoves
Even Young Blood Vessels Can Be Damaged by Air Pollution
Utah study suggests elderly and ill aren't the only ones harmed by poor air quality
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Ups Insulin Resistance
Effect estimates much larger and highly significant for individuals with prediabetes
