How Air Pollution Impacts Other Aspects Of Human Health, Not Just Lungs

A recent study by the World Heart Foundation (WHF) highlighted the links between air pollution and congenital heart disease, ...
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Mask-wearing during COVID-19 linked to reduced air pollution-triggered heart attack risk in Japan

Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered that behavioral changes during the COVID-19 pandemic—particularly widespread mask-wearing—may have reduced the risk of certain types of heart attacks ...

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Long-term exposure to certain types of air pollution is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, Cambridge ...
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Residents to seek PFAS pollution mediation against Daikin in Japan 1st

Residents living near a Daikin Industries Ltd. plant in western Japan are set to file for pollution mediation, seeking health surveys and countermeasures from the major chemical maker over potentially ...
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Fuel Tech, Inc. Secures $2.6 Million in Air Pollution Control Orders from U.S. and Japan Clients

Fuel Tech announced $2.6 million in air pollution control orders from US and Japan customers, enhancing emissions reduction capabilities. Fuel Tech, Inc. has announced the receipt of approximately ...
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Mask-wearing during COVID-19 linked to reduced air pollution–triggered heart attack risk in Japan

Graphical overview of a nationwide Japanese study (2012–2022) showing that short-term PM2.5 exposure increased hospitalization risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), particularly MINOCA. After ...