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Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological probl
Updated : 3 months ago IST
With air pollution levels rising across the Delhi-NCR region, a growing number of people are reporting neurological health problems. Short-term exposure can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke. Particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone are key
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Study reveals exposure to air pollution linked to risk of stroke
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A meta-analysis found that short-term exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of a stroke.
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Exposure to air pollution is associated with risk of stroke: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a meta-analysis short-term exposure to air pollution may be associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as taking place within five days after the stroke.
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Study: Traffic-related air pollution weakens brain function
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of neural pathways linked to the start of Alzheimer's disease were shown to be caused by exposure to air pollution caused by traffic in Irvine, according to research from the University of California, Irvine.
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Air pollution exposure linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat: St
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Is air pollution bad for your heart? A comprehensive study of 322 Chinese cities published in CMAJ indicated that acute exposure to air pollution was linked to an increased risk of arrythmia - irregular heartbeat.
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Study: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases likelihood of
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Women are more vulnerable to severe respiratory infections caused by a variety of viruses during pregnancy, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Furthermore, influenza affects pregnant women disp
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Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases chances for flu attac
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
During pregnancy, women are more prone to severe respiratory infections from multiple viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Additionally, pregnant women are disproportionately affected by
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Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Many uncertainties remain, so caution is needed when interpreting these findings, but the researchers say the results "strengthen the evidence that air pollutants are risk factors for dementia."
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Current air pollution standards tied to higher heart risks: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease -- with the greatest harms impacting under-resourced communities, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.
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Researchers reveal short-term exposure to air pollution has rapid impact
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a new study, common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in just a few hours. The study was the first to demonstrate, in a controlled experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), that diesel exhaust interferes with the ability of differen
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Study suggests brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on brain
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The study was the first to show in a controlled experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that exposure to diesel exhaust disrupts the ability of diffe
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Researchers find link between air pollution and child brain development in
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): A new study finds that air pollution is not only a problem for the lungs but childhood behavioural issues and even IQ may be impacted by air pollution. A group of investigators from the University of Washington suggested that both prenatal and postnatal exposu
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