Air pollution has been convincingly linked to respiratory illnesses, while run-off from industries has not only diminished ...

Emissions from data centers can cause breathing issues and premature deaths for those living nearby, according to a new report.

Researchers argue that exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may affect cognitive function and intelligence, potentially causing large population-level losses in global IQ. Using ...

You might think of lung cancer as a "smoker's disease," but new research suggests that isn't the case at all. Instead, there are several factors that have been tied to genetic mutations which can ...

Alzheimer's disease is a complex, multi-faceted condition, and while we know a lot about its signs and symptoms, experts are still trying to crack the code on its causes and factors. Now, new research ...

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Toxic air is affecting your lungs. No rewards for guessing that. But did you know that it also has an impact on your heart? It has been linked to dementia as well. But what about the impact of dirty ...

A combination of hot temperature and high air pollution is associated with increased risk of suicide in the following days, ...

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Air pollution is known to cause health problems in humans, such as respiratory issues and cancer, so it might not be surprising that it also affects other creatures. But in ants, the common pollutant ...

There is a whole slew of factors that can increase Alzheimer's risk and the disease's progression. A new study just found that the air you breathe (and how polluted it is) could actually contribute to ...