One to two days after experiencing certain levels of air pollution, kids were more likely to go to the emergency department for a psychiatric-related reason.

Ahead of the International Day of Clean Air, here’s a look at what causes air pollution, what it does to people and how the world can rein it in.

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New research shows that even pollution levels that are below ...

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New research shows that even pollution levels that are below ...

Children's brains appear to be affected by even "safe" levels of air pollution, research shows A review of 40 studies conducted around the world linked differences in their brains to outdoor air ...

A Republic reader is concerned about the effects of air pollution on children, and wants to know how to push for change.

The more children are exposed to pollution, the greater the risk they will develop their first case of asthma, a large study has found.

Outdoor air pollution and brain development This study surveyed 40 published, peer-reviewed studies that all included measures of outdoor air pollution and brain outcomes for children at various ...

UNICEF has issued a report on the effects of world air pollution, saying it leads to the deaths of more children yearly than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined.

Eye infections and allergies in children are increasing across India. Beyond genetics, which were once seen as the main cause ...

From Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s, scientists discovered precursors to serious diseases in children affected by air pollution.