Air pollution is a silent killer, especially for children. Studies by WHO and UNICEF rank it as the second leading cause of death for kids under five. Even before birth, exposure to these ...

From Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s, scientists discovered precursors to serious diseases in children affected by air pollution.

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests. "We're ...

Moms Clean Air Force is a national coalition of more than 1.5 million moms, dads and caretakers united in protecting children and children’s health from air pollution, soot, toxic chemicals, and ...

A Republic reader is concerned about the effects of air pollution on children, and wants to know how to push for change.

Outdoor air pollution and brain development This study surveyed 40 published, peer-reviewed studies that all included measures of outdoor air pollution and brain outcomes for children at various ...

In Vietnam, a country plagued by poor air quality, UNICEF is working to address behaviors and strengthen policies and health care systems.

“There is no level of pollution that is considered safe,” she explained. Air pollution from burning coal, gas and oil can cause respiratory problems in children, such as asthma.

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New research shows that even pollution levels that are below ...

Children exposed to traffic-related air pollution show seasonal changes in their nasal bacteria, with winter pollution driving a shift toward less diverse, and potentially more harmful, microbial ...

A research team systematically analyzed 40 empirical studies, the majority of which had found that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children's brains. These differences ...