(Natural News) Traffic-related air pollution is seen to manipulate the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), otherwise known as “good” cholesterol. These are the findings of the American Heart Association (AHA) in their recent study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. These lowered levels are evident even after brief and medium-length exposures to air pollution. […]

(Natural News) Air pollution is known to cause damage to health, but did you know that it damages health on a cellular level? A study published in the journal Nature Communications showed that chemicals found in car exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke interrupt genetic factors that make cilia, which are the brush-like structures that keep […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise has many benefits, such as improving your muscle strength and lowering your risk of various diseases. But did you know that exposure to air pollution can negate these health benefits? According to a recent study, which was published in the journal The Lancet, air pollution in cities can “counter the beneficial health […]

(Natural News) Exposure to air pollution carries a significant risk to anyone who is affected by it. The same risk applies even to babies in the womb, according to researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. In their study, which was published in the journal Environment International, they found that prenatal exposure to air pollution — […]

(Natural News) American researchers recently warned that there is no such thing as safe levels of pollution. In an Integrative Practitioner article, their new study warns that even light levels of outdoor air pollution could increase the chances of contracting diabetes. At the same time, they believe that the number of diabetes cases in heavily-polluted […]

(Natural News) Out of sight, out of mind. But what if the tiny airborne pollutants inside your home become visible to plain sight? A Science Daily article suggested that homeowners will do anything they can to improve the air quality in their homes if they could see for themselves the reality of indoor air pollution. […]

(Natural News) Instead of letting your kids stay indoors and play video games all day, convince them to play in your backyard or in the park. This allows them to have fun and exercise at the same time. It can even help lower their risk of developing respiratory problems as they grow older. According to a […]

(Natural News) Women tend to be even more careful about their lifestyle and diet when they’re pregnant, but there’s one thing they might be forgetting. According to a study, even unborn infant may be exposed to air pollutants that reach the placenta via the bloodstream of pregnant women. The press release revealed that researchers from Queen […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley may have just unlocked a radical use of proteins outside a living system. This allowed them to use a so-called “protein mat” outside the cell, using it to trap chemical pollutants. The study, which was published in the journal Science, looked at proteins, and how they are fickle things […]

(Natural News) Vertical gardens are an excellent way to grow your own food, herbs, and medicines in a small amount of space. They are a practical gardening alternative for suburban backyards and cramped city homes. But as with most gardening techniques, vertical gardens have their own share of drawbacks and benefits. Here are some of the […]