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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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Roadside Trees, Bushes Are Cutting Air Pollution, Study Finds
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2024
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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.
There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Air
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2024
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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...
Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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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...
Dirty Air Increasingly Affects Minority Communities
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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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...
Dirty Air Could Be Raising Your Alzheimer's Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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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...
Move to Electric Vehicles Could Prevent Millions of Child Asthma Attacks Each Year
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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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.
Despite the Evidence, Nearly 15% of Americans Deny Climate Change
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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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...
A Quarter of Americans Breathe 'Unhealthy Air,' Report Shows
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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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<...
Biden Administration to Tighten Air Pollution Standards
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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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...
Ozone-Linked Deaths on the Rise Globally
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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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 ...
American Air Is Getting Cleaner, But Benefits Aren't Reaching All
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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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 ...
Wildfires Are Undoing Gains Made Against Air Pollution
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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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...
Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2023
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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...
Breathing in Coal-Based Pollution Could Be Especially Deadly: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2023
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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...
Most Americans Know Little About Harmful PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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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...
Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- November 15, 2023
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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...
Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2023
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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...
Car Exhaust Could Harm a Woman's Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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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 ...
Smoggy Days Raise Short-Term Odds for Stroke
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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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...
Wildfire Smoke Pollution a Growing Global Threat
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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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...
Wildfire Smoke Is Reversing Recent Clean-Air Gains Across the U.S.
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2023
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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...
Dirty Air Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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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 ...
Could Wildfire Smoke Raise Rural Suicide Rates?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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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...
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Caused Spikes in Asthma-Related ER Visits Across the U.S.
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2023
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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 ...
Canadian Wildfire Smoke's Health Impact on NYC Residents May Have Been Less Than Feared
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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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...
Living With Air Pollution Raises Chances of Dementia, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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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.
Air Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2023
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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...
Breathing Dirty Air Raises Odds for Wide Range of Cancers
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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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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Polluted Air Linked to Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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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...
Quartz Countertops Are Damaging the Lungs of Installers: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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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...
Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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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...
Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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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...
Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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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...
Air Polluted With Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Animals, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2023
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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 ...
Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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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...
Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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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
Wildfire Smoke Could Cause More Than 9,000 U.S. Deaths Each Year
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2023
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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.
Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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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...
Move to 'Zero-Emission' Vehicles Would Save 90,000 U.S. Lives by 2050
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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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 ...
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blackens Skies, Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Much of U.S.
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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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
Nova Scotia Wildfires Sending Unhealthy 'Smoke Plume' to U.S. Northeast
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2023
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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...
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in Colorado, Montana
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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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...
Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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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...
Dirty Air & Lung Cancer: Detroit Study Shows How Your Neighborhood Matters
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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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,
Oil & Gas Production Takes Toll in U.S. Lives, Health Costs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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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...
Do You Live in One of America's Worst Cities for Dirty Air?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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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.
<...EPA Wants to Accelerate U.S. Sales of Electric Vehicles, Boosting Air Quality
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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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...
EPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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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...
Shutting Down Nuclear Plants Could Cost Thousands of U.S. Lives as Pollutants Rise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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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...
Dirty Air Could Raise Your Odds for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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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...