(Natural News) Toxic chemicals in the air have been shown to cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. However, air pollution does not only cause damage to our physical well-being, but our mental health as well. A new study reported by the Science Daily shows that toxic air can cause psychological distress in humans. In the study, researchers […]

(Natural News) The levels of airborne particulate matter have reached a dangerous state in most cities around the world. A TRT World article covered the recent findings of the World Health Organization (WHO), which warned the supply of air for 90 percent of the world’s population is tainted by air pollution. The international organization found that the lower the wealth of a country, the more […]

(Natural News) Excessive exposure to traffic-related air pollution was found to induce DNA damage in both children and adolescents, according to a small study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley examined 14 children and adolescents living in Fresno, Calif. Fresno was touted as […]

(Natural News) Exposure to high concentrations of ambient carbon monoxide in the air may raise the odds of dying from a plethora of cardiovascular conditions, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health revealed. The scientists noted that the study, which analyzed air quality in various Chinese cities, was consistent with previous European research that […]

(Natural News) A new study carried out by researchers from Rice University has determined that the most damaging pollutant from the coal-fired power plants in Texas is particle-forming sulfur dioxide. After analyzing the effects of emissions from more than a dozen of the state’s coal plants, they discovered that those living downwind of such plants […]

(Natural News) A stroke is medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to your brain becomes blocked due to a blood clot or a burst blood vessel. This blockage deprives your brain of essential nutrients and oxygen, which can lead to brain cell death within minutes. Here are some risk factors related to lifestyle considerations that […]

(Natural News) Taking high doses of vitamin B supplements may offer protection against the adverse health effects of air pollution, according to a small study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. To test this, researchers examined 10 participants given daily doses of a vitamin B supplement containing 2.5 mg of folic […]

(Natural News) Did you know that air pollution and poor air quality affects not only humans but also plants life and insects? According to a study, high levels of pollution found in several major cities worldwide can negatively impact both insects and plants. Researchers from the University of Sheffield conducted the study, and the findings were […]

(Natural News) According to a group of researchers, pregnant women need to take the measures to minimize their exposure to air pollution because it can cause birth defects. The results of the study reveal that women who are exposed to air pollution before they were pregnant have at least a 20 percent chance of giving birth […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is popular among dieters because it has many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and preventing heart attacks. According to a study, the diet can also “influence the association between long-term air pollution exposure and health effects.” The study involved researchers from the New York University School of Medicine. Antioxidants […]