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Study Finds that Air Pollution Causes Depression amongst Older Adults

More and more research is showing that those who live in polluted places have a higher risk of depression when compared to those who don’t. One of the first studies to look at associations between longtime exposure and a high…

February 12, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Pollution Exposure Could Lead to Depression

Air pollution has been linked to a number of health problems, including depression. Studies have shown that exposure to air pollution can have a negative impact on brain health and can lead to changes in brain function, including inflammation, oxidative…

February 11, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Stars are Disappearing From the Night Sky for a Shocking Reason

Looking at the stars in the night sky is like taking a trip to the ultimate infinity and beyond. It’s like having your own personal portal to a galaxy far, far away. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a…

January 20, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

People With Bipolar Disorder Are Particularly Vulnerable To The Negative Effects Of Air Pollution

It is possible that fewer vascular incidents will occur in heart patients who receive flu shots. The risk of cardiovascular events and deaths is increased in those with influenza, according to a study published in Lancet Global Health Research. Across…

December 7, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

The Results Are In: Air Pollution Can Get Inside The Womb

According to the findings of seminal research, developing lungs and other key organs of unborn kids already contain particles of air pollution as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, pollutants from traffic…

October 7, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

You Might Be More Susceptible to Premature Death If You Live Near Heavy Traffic, New Research Finds

Here’s one sad aspect of life that each and every one of us has to cope with: we will all die someday. We just have to do our best for death to occur as late in life as possible, but…

June 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

All-Cause Mortality Is Predicted By Environmental Factors According To A New Study

According to the findings of recent research, environmental variables such as air pollution are strong predictors of the likelihood of dying from a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or heart attack. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at…

June 27, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Newfound Enzyme is Able to Obliterate Plastic in Hours

Plastic debris represents a big problem for the world, and scientists have often been searching for ways to get rid of it. Plastic needs hundreds of years to break down naturally. But that might not be the case anymore. According…

May 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

After Over Three Decades, the EPA Adds New Air Pollutant to Hazardous List

After three decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding a new pollutant considered unsafe to breathe. That chemical is 1-bromopropane (1-BP), as The Hill reveals. Consumers and others can become exposed to serious risks caused by 1-BP, which is…

January 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Massive Study Hints That Pollution Could Influence the Gender of Babies

You may have heard by now that pollution is one of our society’s biggest issues. Pollutants damage the quality of our environment, whether we’re talking about water, air, or land. The saddest aspect is that humans contribute a lot to…

December 11, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0