Air Pollution Health News Page 8

Pay attention to air quality, researchers advise

More research needed to explore potential link

Study found 3 months of exposure linked to higher cholesterol levels, especially for those with diabetes

Walking and cycling also help to curtail unwanted emissions, British researchers say

EPA offers practical advice, including setting air conditioning to a higher temperature

Study found no connection with men, further research is needed

Study finds even small increases in pollution raised overall odds of dying from disease by 22 percent

Study found risk for a leading cause of premature birth began below EPA standards

Some areas could see up to 9 more unhealthy-air days between May and September by 2050

Study found wide differences in germ communities sampled in three urban areas

They say respiratory illnesses, heat stroke and infectious diseases are growing threats due to a warmer planet

As smog levels dropped over two decades, children in 8 communities suffered fewer breathing problems

Researchers estimate toll of dirty air that triggers early birth can exceed $4 billion a year

Researchers say it uses less energy and cuts greenhouse emissions compared to other options

Exposure could affect aspects of fetal development, study suggests