When explosions ripped through a Philadelphia oil refinery last year, the shock waves knocked Felicia Menna’s front door frame out of place. Then came the black smoke.

People’s breathing slowed or stopped more often in areas with higher air pollution The dirtier the air, the worse symptoms became WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution could be ...

More than 90% of the global population is exposed to air pollution levels that "exceed WHO guidelines," researcher Pimpika Kaewsri shared during the presentation, according to a press release. "Ample ...

People living in areas of elevated air pollution may be at risk of more serious sleep apnea events, according to a large new study that spans multiple countries. However, being aware of your air ...

The research found that extended exposure to air pollutants could be contributing to high rates of myopia. It’s well established that air pollution causes a wide variety of harms to the human body, ...

If you search for your city on a new map and zoom in, you can see pollution drifting from factories, power plants, and ports into your neighborhood. The map—a first-of-its-kind air quality tool from ...

In October 2024, a foul-smelling gaseous release occurred reportedly from some industrial source in Longview that was carried south by the naturally occurring air currents in the Columbia River ...

Air pollution in Hanoi is causing widespread health problems and productivity losses. While the government is moving to phase out petrol vehicles and curb urban emissions, much of the city’s pollution ...

Scientists have struggled to explain the rapid acceleration of global warming over the past 15 years, with temperatures now regularly breaking records. It is “among the biggest questions in climate ...

Alzheimer's disease is a complex, multi-faceted condition, and while we know a lot about its signs and symptoms, experts are still trying to crack the code on its causes and factors. Now, new research ...

Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer's disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain and speeding up cognitive decline. For the first time, ...