Air pollution caused by wildfires can raise the risks of cardiovascular events and death, but the impact is inconsistent, according to new data from two major California wildfires. Increased risks of ...

Research reveals that a high-fruit diet may protect women's lung function from air pollution, according to Pimpika Kaewsri, MSc. Can the effects of air pollution on lung function be modified?

Future Cardiol. 2012;8(4):577-602. A recently published meta-analysis of the studies addressing the question of oxidative stress and PM scrutinized the evidence from the controlled exposures, panel ...

A new study highlights how a combination of environmental stressors -- namely plastic pollution and seawater flooding -- can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet's critical ...

Air pollution has been convincingly linked to respiratory illnesses, while run-off from industries has not only diminished water quality but dirtied supply with so-called "forever chemicals" that have ...

New Studies Highlight, the Negative Effect of Pollution, on Brain Health. 'The New York Times' reports that working out in polluted air may negate some of the brain benefits provided by exercise. .

For all its promised benefits, the artificial-intelligence boom is likely to prove costly to public health and even lead to hundreds of deaths a year in the U.S. alone, and those ill effects are ...

High levels of air pollution can affect teams doing complex tasks, which holds implications for emerging economies. High levels of air pollution can harm performance of teams, which are vital for ...

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is now home to a new zebrafish research facility. Researchers will use ...