An analysis of studies involving nearly 30 million people has found a role for air pollution - including car exhaust emissions - in the increased risk of dementia.
Air pollution is a global health problem: more than 90% of the world's population breathes air that exceeds World Health Organization safety standards.
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy and early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers.
Exposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often referred to as “forever chemicals” — may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Although the respiratory system is one of the main routes by which microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) enter the body from the air, very little is known about the effects of these tiny particles on the lungs.
