A recent large study conducted in Sweden has found that long-term exposure to elevated levels of air pollution may increase the risk for the development of motor neuron disease (MND), as well as ...

While only 2% of U.S. homes rely on wood as their primary heating source, residential wood burning accounts for 22% of fine particulate matter in winter air. Researchers estimate 8,600 premature ...

A team digging into PM2.5 — those tiny particles linked to breathing issues — is now looking at whether vitamin C has anything to do with how our lungs handle everyday pollution.

Studies have shown that exposure to PM2.5 can cause temporary vascular and blood pressure responses in young individuals, ...

A recent study reveals a significant link between PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy and low birth weight. The study analyzed data from 84 global studies, emphasizing the need for enhanced ...

The weather situation in California and Oregon requires extra precautions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...