Traffic-Associated Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure Increases Risk for Preterm Birth
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients in an urban region with greater average exposure to nitrogen dioxide throughout pregnancy are more likely to experience preterm delivery, according to a study published online in the October issue o…
Learn MoreEl escape de los automóviles podría alterar el embarazo de una mujer
MARTES, 17 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La contaminación del aire proveniente del tráfico intenso podría estar causando complicaciones en el embarazo y preocupaciones sobre el estado de salud para los recién nacidos.Investigadores que compar…
Learn MoreCar Exhaust Could Harm a Woman’s Pregnancy
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data found that pregnant patie…
Learn MoreOccupational Exposure to Dust: Health Problems & Safety Tips
Occupational exposure to dust is a reality in many industries, but there are ways to protect yourself. Learn more about dust exposure and the health problems that may develop — such as chronic respiratory diseases, breathing problems and reduced lung …
Learn MoreShort-Term Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked to Incidence of Stroke
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a significant association between short-term exposure to air pollutants and the incidence and mortality rate of stroke, according to a review published online Sept. 27 in Neurology.Ahmad Toubasi, M…
Learn MoreSmoggy Days Raise Short-Term Odds for Stroke
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to air pollution, even for just a short time, drives up your risk of having a stroke over the next few days, new research warns.That conclusion stems from a review of 110 studies conducted across A…
Learn MoreLa contaminación por incendios forestales es una amenaza global creciente
VIERNES, 22 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cada vez más personas en todo el mundo están expuestas al humo de incendios forestales, lo cual tiene el potencial de dañar la salud humana, y sus números están aumentando, según una nueva investig…
Learn MoreWildfire Smoke Pollution a Growing Global Threat
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More people around the world are exposed to wildfire smoke that has the potential to harm human health, and their numbers are growing, new research finds. More than 2 billion people are exposed to at least …
Learn MoreWildfire Smoke Is Reversing Recent Clean-Air Gains Across the U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When Canadian wildfire smoke shrouded the New York City skyline and spread to parts of New England this summer, millions of East Coast residents saw firsthand just how pervasive it can be.Now, a new study …
Learn MoreAir Pollution Exposure Tied to Smaller Babies at Birth
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women exposed to air pollution deliver babies with lower birth weights; however, women living in greener areas give birth to larger babies, which may help counteract the negative effects of air pollution on b…
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