Local governments and environmental advocates are asking the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to ...

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

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 ...

Scientists have discovered that even short-term exposure to polluted air can speed up Alzheimer’s, worsening toxic protein ...

Long-term exposure accelerates the development of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease with dementia in people who are ...

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, on Monday described air pollution as a silent killer, warning that it affects the quality of life, agricultural output, public health, and the well-being ...

U.S. cities are facing a growing threat that goes beyond hot weather or hazy air. New research from the University of Oklahoma reveals that "compound events"—periods when heat wave conditions coincide ...

Once among world’s most-polluted cities, Mexico City has made major strides in air quality through policy, technology and ...

Research shows U.S. cities are experiencing more frequent and intense overlaps of heat waves and air pollution.

Introduction Paternal prepubertal passive smoke exposure may increase the risk of childhood asthma. However, its association ...

Objective The rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health disorders (MHDs) such as anxiety and ...