Air pollution claims millions of lives annually, but its full impact on human health is only now coming into focus.

People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh.

New research reveals that brake pad emissions may be more toxic than diesel exhaust, posing serious health risks.

The air we breathe doesn't just affect our lungs. Researchers have recently revealed that even brief exposure to fine particles can disrupt essential brain functions. This discovery raises ...

By Bobby Bascomb A growing body of research suggests that air pollution affects our brains. Lifetime exposure to poor air ...

Air pollution is acknowledged as a major threat ... Because the study is short-term, it was able to look at the effects in humans rather than lab rats; that’s a strength of the research.

As cities worldwide crack down on diesel vehicle emissions, a more insidious form of air pollution has been quietly growing ...

14, 2025 — In a study measuring neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions and satellite-based air pollution data ... suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas ...

A study published in Particle Fibre and Toxicology compares the impact of emissions from break pads and diesel on lung cells. Dr Robert Hynds, Group Leader, Epithelial Cell Biology in ENT Research ...

Air pollution is the second-largest risk factor for early death globally, behind high blood pressure, according to a recent report by the Health Effects Institute. Short-term exposure can trigger ...

From space, scientists can track everything from sea levels or greenhouse gases to infectious bacteria or water stored ...