New research shows that inhaling polluted air for just an hour can impair cognitive abilities like attention and emotional recognition within four hours, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner ...

Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer's disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic ...

Geography can also impact air pollution, and mountain ranges and coastlines are known to cause it to concentrate in certain areas.

What is air pollution? The World Health Organization (WHO) define air pollution as the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that ...

AUSTIN - Legislation to clearly define air pollution and require fence-line air-quality monitors at petrochemical plants has not received a public hearing this year, but some lawmakers hope to ...

A new study reveals Delhiites are inhaling nearly twice as many microplastics in summer as in winter, worsening health risks. A NewsX survey shows pollution is also shaping smoking habits, with some ...

Cities across the US, particularly those in California where wildfires are common, are often exposed to lower air quality due to a mix of urban pollution and weather effects. But even some rural ...