FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 13, 2017·5 min readIncreased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage BehaviorUSC 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2017·4 min readTraffic Pollution Prevents Children’s Brains From Reaching Their Full PotentialPrevious 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
AutismFeatured·June 23, 2017·7 min readIncreased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution MeetPeople 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
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2017·5 min readCulprit Hidden in Plain Sight in Alzheimer’s DevelopmentStudy raises further concern about exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer's development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2017·3 min readAir Pollution May Disrupt SleepA new study suggests air pollution could be a reason for sleep disruptions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2017·7 min readAir Pollution May Lead to Dementia in Older WomenResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·6 min readLiving Close to Major Roads Linked to Slightly Increased Dementia RiskA 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 6, 2016·2 min readToxic Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found in the Human BrainResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2016·9 min readAir Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke WorldwideAccording to researchers, air pollution has become one of the leading global risk factors for stroke.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 8, 2016·3 min readAir Pollution Affects Young People’s Psychiatric HealthA new study ties air pollution concentrations to dispensed medications for psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 17, 2016·5 min readExposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Emotional and Impulsivity Problems in KidsA new study reports mothers who were exposed to a common air pollutant during pregnancy have a higher risk for their child to develop emotional and behavioral problems later on.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 11, 2015·3 min readStudy Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic RatiosAccording to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.Read More