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Air Pollution Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk

A new study finds living in areas with high levels of air pollution, especially small particulate matter, may increase your risk of developing breast cancer.

America’s Most Polluted Cities

The American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report finds 120 million people in the U.S. live in communities with unhealthy levels of ozone levels or particle pollution.

Climate Change is Making Allergy Season Worse, Experts Warn

Warmer temperatures and decreased air quality are making allergy patients suffer more than they did in past decades, according to the American College of Allergies, Asthma & Immunology.

Cleaner, Greener School Buses Improve School Attendance, Study Finds

School districts that replace older diesel buses with cleaner vehicles see bump in school attendance, researchers discover.

Breathing in Dirty Air Could Raise Your Risk for Dementia, Study Finds

Researchers discover a link between find particulate matter and an increased risk of dementia -- even when exposure to the pollutant is less than what’s allowed by the EPA.

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20 Mar
Roadside Trees, Bushes Are Cutting Air Pollution, Study Finds

Roadside Trees, Bushes Are Cutting Air Pollution, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Planting trees and bushes near busy highways helps clear the air of harmful air pollutants from motor vehicles, new research affirms.

"They provide benefits that go beyond aesthetics,"

14 Mar
There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Air

There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Air

There's a toxic stew of chemicals in polluted air that can all trigger asthma attacks in kids, new research shows.

Also, where a child lives -- for example, near factories or highways -- greatly influences how much they're exposed to these toxins, reports a team from Was...

07 Mar
Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

Living close to trees and other greenery could be keeping your bones strong, a new 12-year study suggests.

Folks whose residences were near spots deemed "green" by satellite imagery tended to have better bone density than those who lived elsewhere, Chinese researchers fo...

06 Mar
Dirty Air Increasingly Affects Minority Communities

Dirty Air Increasingly Affects Minority Communities

Air pollution harms the health of everyone exposed to it, but a new study says communities of color are disproportionately harmed by dirty air.

Smog causes nearly 8 times higher childhood asthma rates and 1.3 times higher risk of premature death among minority communitie...

22 Feb
Dirty Air Could Be Raising Your Alzheimer's Risk

Dirty Air Could Be Raising Your Alzheimer's Risk

People exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution are more likely to have more amyloid plaques in their brain, a condition associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Seniors were nearly twice as likely to have more amyloid plaques if, in the yea...

21 Feb
Move to Electric Vehicles Could Prevent Millions of Child Asthma Attacks Each Year

Move to Electric Vehicles Could Prevent Millions of Child Asthma Attacks Each Year

If all cars and trucks sold in America were "zero emission" by 2040 and the country's electric grid was also powered by clean energy, nearly 2.8 million child asthma attacks would be prevented annually, a new report finds.

The American Lung Association (ALA)

16 Feb
Despite the Evidence, Nearly 15% of Americans Deny Climate Change

Despite the Evidence, Nearly 15% of Americans Deny Climate Change

Nearly 15% of Americans still deny that climate change is real, according to a new national assessment from the University of Michigan.

Evidence of climate change has been mounting, including science which has shown that climate-related natural disasters are growing in f...

13 Feb
A Quarter of Americans Breathe 'Unhealthy Air,' Report Shows

A Quarter of Americans Breathe 'Unhealthy Air,' Report Shows

Few can forget the haunting images of New York City bathed in a thick orange smog after smoke from Canadian wildfires swept southward last summer.

Now, a new report<...

09 Feb
Biden Administration to Tighten Air Pollution Standards

Biden Administration to Tighten Air Pollution Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is cracking down on air pollution.

Specifically, the agency introduced a tougher air quality standard that takes aim at fine particulate matter -- the tiny bits of pollution that can penetrate the lungs -- by...

30 Jan
Ozone-Linked Deaths on the Rise Globally

Ozone-Linked Deaths on the Rise Globally

Deaths related to ozone air pollution will rise significantly around the world during the next two decades due to climate change, a new study warns.

Cities in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa can expect to see ozone-related deaths increase by as many as ...

17 Jan
American Air Is Getting Cleaner, But Benefits Aren't Reaching All

American Air Is Getting Cleaner, But Benefits Aren't Reaching All

An American's income and ethnicity could play a role in how clean the air is that they breathe, a new study finds.

Air pollution emissions have fallen more in wealthier areas, and less in areas with larger Hispanic or American Indian populations.

Overall, U.S. air ...

05 Dec
Wildfires Are Undoing Gains Made Against Air Pollution

Wildfires Are Undoing Gains Made Against Air Pollution

Unhealthy air from wildfires is causing hundreds of additional deaths in the western United States every year, a new study claims.

Wildfires have undercut progress made in cleaning America's air, and between 2000 and 2020 caused an increase of 670 premature deaths each y...

29 Nov
Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price

Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price

It's not just bumper-to-bumper highway traffic that's causing your blood pressure to spike during your daily commute.

New research shows that the exhaust fumes spewing from all those vehicles triggers a significant increase in car passengers' blood pressure.

The ob...

27 Nov
Breathing in Coal-Based Pollution Could Be Especially Deadly: Study

Breathing in Coal-Based Pollution Could Be Especially Deadly: Study

When it comes to the ultra-fine particles you may breathe in from polluted air, all is not created equal as it affects your health.

Fine particle pollutants known PM2.5 -- particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter -- appear to double the risk for premature death...

21 Nov
Most Americans Know Little About Harmful PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

Most Americans Know Little About Harmful PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

Nearly half of Americans have never heard of health-threatening PFAS “forever chemicals,” a new survey has found.

PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a category of thousands of manufactured chemicals that have become an emerging concern to enviro...

15 Nov
Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study

Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study

Air pollution could be harming the development of children, reaching into the womb to alter their healthy growth, a new study reports.

Researchers say certain air pollutants appear to negatively alter a specific measure of prenatal exposure to hormones.

“These fi...

07 Nov
Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis

Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis

Exposure to wildfire-related air pollution in western states has taken its toll on U.S. patients who are on dialysis.

New research linked it to elevated risks of ho...

16 Oct
Car Exhaust Could Harm a Woman's Pregnancy

Car Exhaust Could Harm a Woman's Pregnancy

Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.

Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data found that pregnant patients living in an urban area with elevated levels of nitrogen ...

28 Sep
Smoggy Days Raise Short-Term Odds for Stroke

Smoggy Days Raise Short-Term Odds for Stroke

Exposure to air pollution, even for just a short time, drives up your risk of having a stroke over the next few days, new research warns.

That conclusion stems from a review of 110 studies conducted across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Depending on the specific n...

21 Sep
Wildfire Smoke Pollution a Growing Global Threat

Wildfire Smoke Pollution a Growing Global Threat

More people around the world are exposed to wildfire smoke that has the potential to harm human health, and their numbers are growing, new research finds.

More than 2 billion people are exposed to at least one day of potentially health-impacting wildfire smoke each year...

20 Sep
Wildfire Smoke Is Reversing Recent Clean-Air Gains Across the U.S.

Wildfire Smoke Is Reversing Recent Clean-Air Gains Across the U.S.

When Canadian wildfire smoke shrouded the New York City skyline and spread to parts of New England this summer, millions of East Coast residents saw firsthand just how pervasive it can be.

Now, a new study quantifies exactly what wildfire smoke is doing to hard-fought ga...

13 Sep
Dirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Dirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Air pollution has long been known to harm the heart and lungs, but new research suggests it might also raise the risk of breast cancer.

Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) discovered ...

11 Sep
Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?

Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?

As this summer has shown, the massive smoke plumes generated by wildfires can dirty the air of regions many miles away. Now a new study is raising the question of whether that pollution is contributing to suicides in rural America.

Researchers found a correlation between...

25 Aug
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Caused Spikes in Asthma-Related ER Visits Across the U.S.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Caused Spikes in Asthma-Related ER Visits Across the U.S.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent high numbers of people suffering from asthma attacks to America's emergency rooms this spring and summer, according to two new reports.

From April 30 to August 4, 2023, smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Canada increased emergency ...

24 Aug
Canadian Wildfire Smoke's Health Impact on NYC  Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared

Canadian Wildfire Smoke's Health Impact on NYC  Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared

Living through days of smoky air from Canadian wildfires in June was unpleasant for New York City residents, but new data shows it wasn't as immediately concerning for their lungs as feared.

The research finds breathing-related hospital visits weren't much worse in the c...

15 Aug
Living With Air Pollution Raises Chances of Dementia, Study Finds

Living With Air Pollution Raises Chances of Dementia, Study Finds

People who daily breathe in air pollution, particularly from wildfires or agricultural sources, might need to add a heightened risk of dementia to their list of health concerns.

New

10 Aug
Air Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide

Air Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide

The heart risks posed by air pollution have grown worldwide over the past three decades, a new study claims.

The annual number of premature heart-related deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter (PM) air pollution increased 31% between 1990 and 2...

09 Aug
Breathing Dirty Air Raises Odds for Wide Range of Cancers

Breathing Dirty Air Raises Odds for Wide Range of Cancers

New research links air pollution to a variety of cancers, not just lung cancer.

Long-term exposure to fine-particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may also increase the risk of developing colon, prostate and other cancers, researchers found.

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08 Aug
Polluted Air Linked to Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance

Polluted Air Linked to Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance

Doctors who overprescribe antibiotics are often blamed for medication-resistant illnesses, but new research points to another potential culprit: air pollution.

Controlling air pollution could reduce antibiotic resistance, greatly reducing deaths and economic costs, accor...

26 Jul
Quartz Countertops Are Damaging the Lungs of Installers: Study

Quartz Countertops Are Damaging the Lungs of Installers: Study

Workers making the most popular type of countertop sold in the United States are at risk for potentially deadly lung disease, a new study finds.

The risk owes to the tiny particles of dust produced while cutting, shaping and polishing the synthetic quartz.

Inhaling...

25 Jul
Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk

Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk

The extreme heat and choking wildfire smoke blanketing wide swaths of the United States this summer are actively dangerous to heart health, a new study reports.

Days where soaring heat combines with fine particulate air pollution can double a person's risk of a fatal hea...

21 Jul
Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure

Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure

Scientists have reported a link between air pollution and dementia risk, but they haven't had a good understanding of the mechanisms behind this association. Now, a new study provides some answers.

“In this study, we found that two types of vitamin B-related ami...

13 Jul
Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report

Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report

The cleanup of industrial chemicals following a freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, early this year released high levels of some dangerous gases, including acrolein, investigators say.

The Norfolk Southern freight train was carry...

30 Jun
Air Polluted With Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Animals, Too

Air Polluted With Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Animals, Too

The Canadian wildfires that are burning out of control have brought hazy skies and polluted air to parts of the United States unprepared for it -- and that's affecting not just the people, but their pets and livestock, too.

An animal welfare expert from the University ...

29 Jun
Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities

Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities

For the second time this month, massive plumes of smoke from hundreds of out-of-control Canadian wildfires are polluting much of America's air.

Among the major U.S. cities now experiencing poor air quality are St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Chicago, while entire st...

29 Jun
Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat

Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat

Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents.

“It's great to see children enjoying nature and reaping the benefits of outdoor activities,” Atlanta-based pediatrician

27 Jun
Wildfire Smoke Could Cause More Than 9,000 U.S. Deaths Each Year

Wildfire Smoke Could Cause More Than 9,000 U.S. Deaths Each Year

Clouds of smoke continue to drift over the Eastern United States and Europe from wildfires in Canada, and experts are predicting a longer and more destructive wildfire season due to rising temperatures and drier conditions.

Now,

08 Jun
Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires

Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires

As a huge plume of smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires swept south and turned New York City into a landscape that resembled Mars more than Earth, heart experts warned that air pollution can damage your heart as much as it damages your lungs.

It's obvious that wildfir...

07 Jun
Move to 'Zero-Emission' Vehicles Would Save 90,000 U.S. Lives by 2050

Move to 'Zero-Emission' Vehicles Would Save 90,000 U.S. Lives by 2050

Consider yourself a lifesaver if you opt for an electric vehicle next time you buy or lease a new car.

Electric cars can save millions of lives and reduce health care costs by improving air quality so people can breathe better and freer, according to a new report by the ...

07 Jun
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blackens Skies, Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Much of U.S.

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blackens Skies, Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Much of U.S.

Wildfires that have been spreading throughout Canada in recent weeks are now spewing tons of smoke southward into the United States.

The smoke was so thick on Tuesday that New York City's skyline could not be seen clearly and

01 Jun
Nova Scotia Wildfires Sending Unhealthy 'Smoke Plume' to U.S. Northeast

Nova Scotia Wildfires Sending Unhealthy 'Smoke Plume' to U.S. Northeast

Large, uncontrolled wildfires in Nova Scotia are creating unhealthy air in the Northeast region of the United States, including parts of Connecticut.

This significant smoke plume is likely to cause elevated levels of fine particulate matter, the American Lung Association...

22 May
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in Colorado, Montana

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in Colorado, Montana

Two western U.S. states issued air quality alerts over the weekend as heavy smoke from fires blazing in Canada drifted south.

Both Colorado and Montana experienced air quality issues because of dozens of Canadian fires. A third state, Utah, noted that it was beginning to...

10 May
Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Toxic chemicals that develop from car exhaust, smoking and backyard grilling might increase your risk of developing the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.

These chemicals are called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). They form as coal, o...

09 May
Dirty Air & Lung Cancer: Detroit Study Shows How Your Neighborhood Matters

Dirty Air & Lung Cancer: Detroit Study Shows How Your Neighborhood Matters

Does where you live affect your risk for lung cancer? Just possibly, experts warn.

Although cigarette smoking is the principal cause of most lung cancers,

08 May
Oil & Gas Production Takes Toll in U.S. Lives, Health Costs

Oil & Gas Production Takes Toll in U.S. Lives, Health Costs

Pollutants produced by the U.S. oil and gas industry cause thousands of deaths and cost the country tens of billions in health care expenses, a new study reports.

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), fine particulate matter and ozone all contribute to air pollution, and all are emitt...

19 Apr
Do You Live in One of America's Worst Cities for Dirty Air?

Do You Live in One of America's Worst Cities for Dirty Air?

Nearly one-third of Americans live in counties with unhealthy air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.

One in three, or 120 million, people lives with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, the “State of the Air” report says.

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12 Apr
EPA Wants to Accelerate U.S. Sales of Electric Vehicles, Boosting Air Quality

EPA Wants to Accelerate U.S. Sales of Electric Vehicles, Boosting Air Quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to put the pedal to the metal in America's transition to clean electric vehicles.

The EPA today announced proposed federal emissions standards aimed at accelerating the move to electric cars and trucks.

Once adopted, t...

12 Apr
EPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants

EPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers.

The agency plans to slash emissions of the odorless gas, called ethylene oxide, b...

11 Apr
Shutting Down Nuclear Plants Could Cost Thousands of U.S. Lives as Pollutants Rise

Shutting Down Nuclear Plants Could Cost Thousands of U.S. Lives as Pollutants Rise

Even as many U.S. nuclear reactors reach the end of their estimated life spans, the country still gets nearly 20% of its power from these sites.

Now, new research claims that shutting them down could increase air pollution and cause more deaths because while nuclear pow...

07 Apr
Dirty Air Could Raise Your Odds for Dementia

Dirty Air Could Raise Your Odds for Dementia

Exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a review of prior research.

The new Harvard study is the latest look at a host of health issues — from dementia to heart disease and stroke — linked to pollutants such as fine partic...

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