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09/17/2018 / By Russel Davis

Air pollution found to damage DNA in the womb, according to research

Exposure to air pollution from diesel fumes during the second trimester of pregnancy may have a detrimental effect on the DNA of unborn children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. A team of health experts at the Hasselt University in Belgium examined a total of 641 pregnant women in the country […]

07/26/2017 / By Russel Davis

Commuting along polluted highways found to be twice as bad for human health as previously believed

A new study published in Atmospheric Environment revealed that exposure to ambient air pollution during rush hour is more detrimental to the health than previously thought. Currently, most traffic pollution sensors are placed on the ground alongside the road and take continuous samples for for every 24-hour period. However, such sensors fail to capture the rapid changes […]

04/18/2017 / By Russel Davis

Spring snow melts found to unleash cascade of toxic chemicals produced in densely populated cities

Spring usually means warmer weather and thawing snow. However, the seasons’s arrival could also pose a threat to the general public’s health as thawing snow also releases toxic chemicals as they melt. A team of researchers from McGill University and École de technologie supérieure in Montreal, Canada have found that urban snow absorbs toxic fumes from car exhaust […]

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