Tag: particulate matter
Not a Safe Alternative: Research Shows Herbal Cigarettes Are as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes
Herbal cigarettes are often marketed as natural, tobacco-free, and even therapeutic alternatives to conventional cigarettes. However, a new…
Air Pollution Linked to Decline in Brain Health Among Older Adults
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that prolonged exposure to high…
Air Pollution Obscures Mental Clarity and Complicates Daily Activities
A recent study has highlighted how short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution can significantly impair people's…
Limited Access to Air Conditioning Could Heighten Emergency Care Demands Due to Wildfire Smoke Exposure
According to a recent study by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), individuals with restricted access…
Potential Link Between Air Pollution Exposure and Eczema Development
A recent study, published on November 13, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Jeffrey Cohen…
How does climate change impact eczema?
In a comprehensive analysis of all pertinent studies that examined the relationship between atopic dermatitis (also known as…
Prolonged exposure to air pollution could elevate the likelihood of hospital admissions due to cardiovascular issues in older adults
The study on the effects of chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) reveals a concerning correlation…