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Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

A new study reveals long term exposure of particulate matter in air pollution triggered the appearance of cancer related genes and inflammation in the brains of rats. The study provides additional insight into the health effects of air pollution.... Read More...

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Air Pollution Linked to Brain Alterations and Cognitive Impairment in Children

Neuroscience NewsMarch 8, 2018

Researchers report a link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and abnormal brain development in the offspring, which can lead to cognitive problems throughout life. ... Read More...

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Increased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage Behavior

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

USC researchers report air pollution could have an impact on teenage behavior. The study found particle matter 2.5 can enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage to brain networks associated with emotion and decision making.... Read More...

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Traffic Pollution Prevents Children’s Brains From Reaching Their Full Potential

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2017

Previous research has linked traffic pollution to brain development issues in children. A new paper looks at steps being taken to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on neurodevelopment.... Read More...

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Increased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution Meet

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

People with elevated exposure to ozone and high levels of a genetic variation are at an increased risk of developing autism, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Culprit Hidden in Plain Sight in Alzheimer’s Development

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2017

Study raises further concern about exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer's development.... Read More...

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Air Pollution May Disrupt Sleep

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2017

A new study suggests air pollution could be a reason for sleep disruptions.... Read More...

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Air Pollution May Lead to Dementia in Older Women

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2017

Researchers report older women living in areas with fine particulate matter exceeding the EPA's standard are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.... Read More...

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Living Close to Major Roads Linked to Slightly Increased Dementia Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2017

A new study suggests traffic noise and air pollution from living close to a major road could contribute to an increased risk of developing dementia.... Read More...

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Toxic Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found in the Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2016

Researchers report they have discovered tiny magnetic nanoparticles from air pollution lodged in the human brain. They believe these nanoparticles could contribute to some cases of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Air Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke Worldwide

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2016

According to researchers, air pollution has become one of the leading global risk factors for stroke.... Read More...

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Air Pollution Affects Young People’s Psychiatric Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2016

A new study ties air pollution concentrations to dispensed medications for psychiatric illnesses.... Read More...

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