All posts tagged with Air pollution
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-(Natural News) Exposure to polluted air is harmful to everyone, especially for babies who are still in the womb of their mothers. A review published in the journal Environmental Research revealed that exposure to nitrogen dioxide can affect the growth of an unborn baby during the last few weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to […]
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-(Natural News) Aircraft emissions — in particular, from turbofans — can increase the likelihood of cellular damage, says a recent study published in Communications Biology. According to a multi-university research team from Switzerland, exposure to exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines adversely affects human lung cells and increases the risk of respiratory diseases. Aircraft also a contributor […]
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-(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients with a variety of benefits that boost general health, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and relieving inflammation. Now, recent evidence suggests that omega-3 intake can also fight the harmful effects of air pollution. A study published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology found that […]
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-(Natural News) When talking about “air pollution,” most people would imagine vehicles spewing exhaust on the highway and factories releasing clouds of pollutants into the air. Many people would never consider associating air pollution with the air inside their apartments or homes. However, recent evidence suggests that indoor air may actually be more polluted than […]
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-(Natural News) Climate has ALWAYS changed from decade to decade. There were major swings (volatility) during the 1930s. You had the dust bowl during the summer and in 1936 you had record cold. The 1936 North American cold wave, which also hit Japan and China, still rank among the most intense cold waves in the recorded history […]
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-(Natural News) People living in the city already have a lot to contend with. But a study published in the journal Environmental Research points out that children living near busy roads face even more risks because of air pollution. The study, led by researchers from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development […]
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-(Natural News) Being exposed to air pollution could not only cause respiratory problems, but also fertility problems – particularly in men. A mice study conducted by researchers from Sao Paulo University in Brazil revealed that exposure to tiny air pollution particles may result in lower sperm count and quality. And if it is affecting sperm in […]
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-(Natural News) A New York-based design company called Creme is doing its part to reduce the amount of plastic trash churned out each year. Instead of manufacturing disposable coffee cups with plastic liners, the start-up grows biodegradable, organic containers from fruits. For their project, Creme picked gourds from the Cucurbitaceae family. Related to squash and […]
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-(Natural News) Setting up a green roof on your home is a good way to protect its indoor air quality from ozone and other air pollutants coming from the outdoors. A recent study showed how even a partial green roof reduced the amount of ozone entering a commercial building. As the name implies, a green […]
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-(Natural News) Air pollution is known to cause respiratory health, but a new study suggests that it can also affect mental health, especially in teenagers. The study, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that teenagers who were exposed to air pollution growing up are at a higher risk of psychosis. This is the first […]
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