Smog—bad to the bones
Breathing polluted air causes oxidative stress and inflammation, which could lead to loss of bone mass.
Breathing polluted air causes oxidative stress and inflammation, which could lead to loss of bone mass.
Cuts in pollution lead to widespread improvements in human health—including fewer cases of asthma and a lower risk of heart problems.
While the greenery is good for you, a properly ventilated home is far more effective at boosting air quality.
Your body heat might trigger the release of potentially harmful chemicals in your mattress.
Tackle this year's ritual with safety top of mind—your lungs and skin will be forever grateful.
Summer draws nigh, bringing with it a host of troubles for those with asthma and allergies.
Scientists have re-tooled a common species of house plant to filter hazardous particles from your household air.
Coils that heat the liquid nitrogen may contaminate the resulting vapor with lead, chromium, manganese and nickel.
These whole-house insecticides are frequently tied to severe respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Years-long look at military veterans finds link between air pollution and kidney damage, with tens of thousands of new cases every year.
Older people in cities with lots of wood-burning devices might run heart attack risk.
Researchers say cyclists and walkers who live in air-polluted cities should aim for optimal speeds.