toxic air

We know air pollution contributes to disease; now a new study finds air toxicity also causes psychological stress

December 25, 2017 -

Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Studies have shown that air pollution can negatively impact our respiratory health, and researchers from the University of Washington (UW) have recently discovered another adverse side effect of air pollution. Toxic air seems to affect mental health, especially if there is a high level of particulates in the air. Anjum Hajat, an assistant professor of epidemiology […]

in: Air pollution, Environment, Health, Men's health, Mental Health, Women's health

Elimination organs hit the hardest by air pollution: Toxic particles cause cancer in the kidneys, bladder, bowel and lungs

November 13, 2017 -

Posted by Janine Acero

(Natural News) Air pollution causes a myriad of illnesses, most notably diseases concerning the heart and lungs. Now a groundbreaking study has revealed that the toxins we are inhaling daily may also cause kidney and bladder cancer. According to Dr. Michelle Turner, first author of the study: “This research suggests that air pollution was not […]

in: Air pollution, Environment, Health, Men's health, Women's health

Woman sues France for failing to protect her from air pollution

June 12, 2017 -

Posted by Bridgette Wilcox

(Natural News) A woman from Paris is suing the French state for neglecting to protect her from the effects of air pollution, claiming that she has seen her health decline in the past 30 years that she has lived in the French capital city. The plaintiff, 56-year old Clotilde Nonnez, said her health became worse than […]

in: Environment, Toxic chemicals