The air we breathe doesn't just affect our lungs. Researchers have recently revealed that even brief exposure to fine particles can disrupt essential brain functions. This discovery raises ...

People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good, ...

In a nutshell Just one hour of exposure to particulate matter air pollution can impair your ability to focus and read ...

New research shows that inhaling polluted air for just an hour can impair cognitive abilities like attention and emotional ...

Most of the world's population is exposed to polluted air, and for those living in cities with chronically bad air, the smog ...

That finding corroborates studies on the long-term effects of air pollution, says Anthony Wexler, PhD, a researcher and professor at UC Davis in California. Dr. Wexler was not involved in this ...

Each fire’s impact could depend on what was burning, for how long, and levels of public awareness, researchers hypothesize.

Air pollution harms both health and cognitive functions, reducing focus and memory even with short-term exposure. Read on to ...

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are improving weather forecasting models so that they better represent air ...

Air pollution harms cognitive functions by damaging brain cells, reducing oxygen flow, and increasing inflammation, leading ...

In a shocking new study, researchers found that pollution levels inside homes were not only higher but also more ...

Scented chemical fragrances in household products react with ozone, creating harmful nanoparticles that pollute indoor air.