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This study identifies a link between exposure to wildfire-specific PM2.5 air pollution and increased risks of head and neck cancers over a 10-year period, with notable effects on oral cavity, oropharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers.
This study reveals that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) significantly increases disease activity and flare risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients, highlighting the importance of air quality in disease management.
Long-term cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke PM2.5 significantly increases cardiovascular hospitalizations among U.S. older adults, with notable risks in ischemic heart disease and arrhythmias, highlighting the need for targeted public h
Chronic exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is linked to epicardial coronary endothelial dysfunction, an early marker of coronary artery disease, as demonstrated by invasive coronary vasoreactivity testing.
This review synthesizes evidence linking long-term exposure to PM2.5 constituents—particularly elemental carbon, organic carbon, and nitrate—with increased coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction risks in China, emphasizing t
This large-scale study links specific PM2.5 components, especially chloride, black carbon, and sulfate, to increased long-term cardiovascular disease risk, emphasizing targeted pollution control for better heart health.
A large U.S. study found that even PM2.5 levels below current federal standards were linked to higher hypertension hospitalization risk in older adults, especially among women and some regional and socioeconomic groups.
Among more than 26 million older U.S. adults, even PM2.5 levels below current standards were linked to higher hypertension hospitalization risk, suggesting no clearly safe low-exposure threshold.
In a nationwide Medicare cohort, chronic wildfire smoke PM2.5 exposure was associated with a modest but significant increase in incident stroke, with stronger effects over longer exposure windows.
A retrospective analysis of the ECHO cohort reveals that prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with lower birth weight for gestational age, with critical windows of susceptibility identified as early as the firs
Emerging evidence confirms that air pollution, particularly PM2.5 and NO2, is directly associated with Alzheimer’s neuropathology, structural brain changes, and cognitive decline. New research highlights that these effects are partially med
Recent high-quality studies challenge the presumed association between household air pollution from biomass cooking and severe infant pneumonia, highlighting inconsistent exposure-response relationships for PM2.5 and CO.
A nationwide ECHO analysis found wildfire-specific PM2.5 exposure was associated with increased odds of preterm birth in the US West, with stronger effects for higher concentration, longer smoke waves, and mid-to-late pregnancy exposures.
This prospective study reveals that prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) significantly elevates risks of depression and anxiety, disproportionately affecting Black populations due to systemic inequities. Findings call for t
As air quality worsens, many seek clarity on using air purifiers and masks for PM2.5 protection. This article navigates common misconceptions, offers practical advice, and provides insights from experts on the best options available.
As air quality declines, understanding how to protect ourselves from PM2.5 pollution through air purifiers and masks is critical. This article clarifies the choices, backed by scientific evidence and expert insights.
A large Taiwanese cohort study links higher PM2.5 exposure to a more than threefold increased risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus, underscoring the need for air quality policy interventions.
