Tag: air pollution
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Mercury in Delhi Air: How This Heavy Metal Threatens Kidneys and Public Health
Mercury in Delhi’s Air: A Growing Health Concern Recent scientific findings reveal a troubling reality: Delhi’s air contains elevated levels of mercury, a toxic heavy metal that can silently affect multiple body systems. While much attention focuses on particulate matter and ozone, mercury’s unique chemistry and toxicity demand equal scrutiny. The latest research indicates that…
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Mercury in Delhi Air: How It Impacts Kidney Health
Mercury in Delhi’s Air: A silent threat to kidney health New scientific findings show that Delhi’s air contains elevated levels of mercury, a toxic heavy metal that can harm multiple organs, especially the kidneys. The World Health Organization lists mercury among the most dangerous chemicals for public health, and recent research highlights the potential impact…
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Prolonged Air Pollution and Urogenital Infections: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
Introduction: A Growing Wake-Up Call for Urogenital Health Air pollution is widely recognized for its respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, but recent research signals broader health implications for the urinary tract and male reproductive system. A large-scale prospective cohort study using UK Biobank data examines whether long-term exposure to common ambient pollutants is tied to higher…
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Prolonged Air Pollution and the Rise of UTI and Male Reproductive Infections: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
Overview: Air pollution’s hidden reach into urogenital health Air pollution is widely known for its respiratory and cardiovascular effects, yet emerging research is expanding its reach to the urogenital system. A comprehensive prospective cohort study using the UK Biobank data set explored whether long-term exposure to common ambient pollutants—PM2.5, PMcoarse, PM10, NO2, and NOx—affects the…
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Air Pollution and UTIs with MRSIs: UK Biobank
Overview Air pollution is a pervasive global health threat that extends beyond the lungs. A growing body of evidence indicates that ambient pollutants can affect the urinary tract and male reproductive health, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and male reproductive system infections (MRSIs) such as prostatitis and orchiepididymitis. A large prospective cohort…
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Researchers Uncover How Air Pollution Particles Ride Red Blood Cells
Pollution particles hitch a ride inside the body A new study published in ERJ Open Research provides the first direct evidence that tiny air pollution particles can adhere to red blood cells, hitching a ride as they circulate through the body. The work from Queen Mary University of London involved 12 healthy adult volunteers who…
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Researchers Find Air Pollution Particles Hitching Ride Around Body on Red Blood Cells
Overview: Polluted air and a surprising transport route Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, how tiny particles in polluted air can hitch a ride on red blood cells and travel throughout the body. The findings, published in ERJ Open Research, show that particles produced by vehicle exhaust and brake or tyre wear can attach…
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Air Pollution Particles Hitching Ride on Red Blood Cells: New Evidence
What the study found Researchers report the first direct evidence that tiny air pollution particles can attach to red blood cells, potentially enabling them to travel throughout the body. The team, led by Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at Queen Mary University of London, studied healthy volunteers and found that particles from vehicle…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air Against Myopia
Why air quality matters for children’s eyesight As children grow, their eyes undergo rapid development. Outdoor light exposure is known to support healthy eye growth and may help protect against myopia. However, air pollution can undermine these benefits by introducing oxidative stress and inflammation to ocular tissues. When cities struggle with smog and high particulate…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air May Curb Myopia
Protecting kids’ eyesight through cleaner air Protecting kids’ eyesight is becoming as much about air quality as it is about school screenings and near-work habits. A growing body of research suggests that reducing air pollution could improve vision health in children and play a meaningful role in tackling the global rise in myopia. While the…