In the journal JAMA Network Open, ECHO Cohort Consortium researchers reported a negative association between weekly prenatal ...

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter like PM2.5 components in polluted air can not only cause respiratory diseases, ...

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People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like ...

The Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of a much-anticipated rule on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on fine particulate matter — one of the most pervasive and dangerous ...

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) and coarse particles (PM₁₀) significantly accelerates progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) among patients with biopsy-proven IgA ...

With air quality in our country deteriorating, it is important to get a handle on what causes it. Here is a look at one important factor in air pollution, particulate matter (PM). Particulate matter ...

New analysis reveals a large part of India's PM2.5 pollution forms chemically in the air. Up to 42 percent is secondary ...