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·August 3, 2022·6 min read

Air Pollution and Stress Alter Brain Development and Social Behavior

Air pollution along with housing insecurity and stress during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of autism-like social behaviors and differences in neural anatomy in male mice offspring. Researchers believe the changes could be due to the immune system.

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·June 20, 2022·2 min read

Inhaled Toxic Particles Take Direct Route From Lungs to Brain

Inhaling air pollution could result in toxic particles being transported from the lungs to the brain via the bloodstream, ultimately resulting in neurological damage.

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

An increase in depressive symptoms in adolescence has been linked to ozone exposure as a result of air pollution, even in areas that meet air quality standards.

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·March 11, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Can Harm Pregnancy by Affecting Gene Expression in the Placenta

Study reveals significant changes in the expression of multiple genes in the placenta associated with exposure to UFP air pollution. Additionally, researchers reported noticeable reductions in fetal and placental length, and fetal weight in those with low dose UFP exposure.

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·January 14, 2022·4 min read

Ozone Exposure Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Study establishes a robust link between ozone exposure and an increase in cognitive impairment in older adults.

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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Does Air Pollution Reduce the Benefits of Physical Activity on the Brain?

People who exercise in areas with high air pollution levels show less benefit from their physical activity when it comes to markers for certain brain diseases.

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·November 9, 2021·4 min read

Genes and Air Pollution Multiply Healthy People’s Risk of Depression

The combination of bad air quality and a genetic predisposition raises the risk of a person developing depression significantly more than each factor in isolation.

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·October 25, 2021·5 min read

Air Pollution Reduces Sperm Counts Through Brain Inflammation

A new mouse study reveals the impact of air pollution on male fertility. Researchers report air pollution reduces sperm count in mice by inducing inflammation in specific brain areas.

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·October 7, 2021·3 min read

Smoggier Skies, Lower Scores? Air Pollution Impacts Cognitive Performance of Students

An increase of 10 micrograms per cubic meter of PM10 air pollution on examination days reduced students' test scores by 8% on average, a new study reports.

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·October 7, 2021·4 min read

Clean Air Matters for a Healthy Brain

Recent studies have linked air pollution to increased risks for Alzheimer's disease and other health problems. A new study reports a reduction of atmospheric fine particulates and better air quality can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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·August 4, 2021·6 min read

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Associated With Higher Risk of Dementia

A small increase in fine particular air pollution over a decade within certain areas of Seattle was associated with significantly increased dementia risks for those living in the areas.

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·July 26, 2021·6 min read

Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk

Previous studies have linked air pollution to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and a number of other disorders. Researchers report reducing air pollution significantly decreases dementia risk and slows cognitive decline in older women.