Wildfires and farming linked to pollution-related dementia
Recent research from the University of Michigan suggests that wildfires and farming activities could impact our cognitive health, especially when it comes to diseases...
Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial...
Scientists find warning of heat and ozone extremes in China
As the world warms, the compounding effects of high temperatures and deteriorating air quality present an alarming health challenge.
Ground-level ozone production, accentuated by high...
Scientists show how air pollution is linked to dementia
Many of us have experienced that choked feeling when we're stuck in a traffic jam, surrounded by cars.
But did you know that the air...
Victoria’s new plastic roads is a green solution for the future
Recycling is taking to the roads, literally!
Victoria is about to get ten special roads, and they’re not just your regular roads.
These roads will have...
Scientists find tiny plastic pieces our heart tissues
Microplastics, tiny plastic pieces smaller than 5 millimeters, are found just about everywhere - from our food and drink to the very air we...
Air pollution can make heart problems worse, study finds
When you breathe dirty air, it's not just bad for your lungs; it can also harm your heart. A recent study found that, over...
Wildfires can increase death risk in lung cancer
A study showed that people who had lung cancer surgery and then faced a wildfire within a year had a lower chance of living.
This...
Afternoon naps may help you adapt to extreme heat
Air conditioning is everywhere. On scorching days, many of us rush to cooled rooms. But is it possible that relying too much on air...
Why air pollution and dementia have a troubling connection
We all know that pollution isn't good for our health.
But recent research has shown that it might have a particularly negative effect on people...