Breathing in pollutants released into the air isn’t healthy for developing lungs, but a new study says it’s harmful for …
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Autism and Air Pollution: The Link Grows Stronger
Studies continue to suggest that in utero exposure to pollution can raise the risk of autism
Study: Traffic Noise Linked to Heart Attack Risk
Whether you’re stuck in it or breathing in the fumes, traffic is no good for your health. Now, a new study from Denmark finds that there’s something else about roadway traffic that’s bad for you: the noise.
Study During Beijing Olympics Shows How Pollution Harms the Heart
Inflammation and unhealthy clotting factors decreased in Beijing as pollution levels dropped during the 2008 Olympic Games. In order to maintain that trend, a researcher has some advice: drive less.
Q&A: Why Commuting Sucks the Life Out of You
Last month, a Swedish study made a splash when it found that couples in which one partner commutes a long way to work (more than 45 mins.) are 40% more likely to divorce than couples who don’t have to travel so far for their jobs.
Freeway Air Pollution Linked to Brain Damage in Mice
It’s no secret that air pollution — besides damaging the pulmonary system and blackening the skies — can also lead to cardiovascular problems and even heart attacks. But a new study in the journal Environmental Health …