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 ...

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

New research shows that inhaling polluted air for just an hour can impair cognitive abilities like attention and emotional ...

That finding corroborates studies on the long-term effects of air pollution, says Anthony Wexler, PhD, a researcher and professor at UC Davis in California. Dr. Wexler was not involved in this ...

Learn about the hidden dangers of air pollution. Discover how it can impair brain function and affect cognitive processes.

Each fire’s impact could depend on what was burning, for how long, and levels of public awareness, researchers hypothesize.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are improving weather forecasting models so that they better represent air ...

Dementia risk has been linked to air pollution exposure — particularly PM2.5 exposure — through a growing body of medical ...

Air pollution harms both health and cognitive functions, reducing focus and memory even with short-term exposure. Read on to ...

Air pollution harms cognitive functions by damaging brain cells, reducing oxygen flow, and increasing inflammation, leading ...

In a shocking new study, researchers found that pollution levels inside homes were not only higher but also more ...

Scented chemical fragrances in household products react with ozone, creating harmful nanoparticles that pollute indoor air.