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Long periods of exposure to air pollution -- including dust and car exhaust -- heightens cardiovascular risks for women with diabetes

Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes

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Long-term study showed prolonged exposure linked to cardiovascular disease
Living near busy roads with high levels of air pollution raises lung transplant patients' risk of organ rejection and death

Air Pollution Tied to Poor Outcomes in Lung Transplant

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Increased risk of organ rejection, death, but macrolides seem to reduce risk
Outdoor air pollution leads to more than 3 million premature deaths per year

Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution

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Reduction in fires related to deforestation may prevent deaths in South America
Wildfires create air pollution that fuels the risk for cardiovascular events

Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around

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Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution may be linked to subtle changes in the brain that could lead to cognitive impairment

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Changes in Brain

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Linked to reduced brain volume and higher odds of covert brain infarcts
Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other thinking and behavioral problems

Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Affect Fetal Brain

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Small study found higher risk of ADHD symptoms, other thinking and behavioral problems
Air pollution may take a toll not only on physical health

Air Pollution May Contribute to High Anxiety

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Possibly, one study suggests, while another links pollution to increased stroke risk
Certain air pollutants may boost the potency of a birch tree pollen that plays a big role in seasonal allergies

ACS: Air Pollution Can Up Potency of Birch Tree Pollen

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Pollutants plus climate change linked to increase in prevalence of allergies worldwide
Occupational exposure to gas

Exposure to Gas, Dust, Fumes Ups Risk of Mite Sensitization

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In mite-sensitized subjects, GDF linked to physician-diagnosed asthma and wheeze