Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children
2 years, 6 months ago

Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children

India TV News  

Having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children, says a new study. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study found that the children born to mothers who had used the air cleaners had an average full-scale intelligence quotient that was 2.8-points higher than the group that did not use an air cleaner during pregnancy. "These results, combined with evidence from previous studies, strongly implicate air pollution as a threat to brain development," said researcher Ryan Allen from Simon Fraser University, in Canada. The intervention group was provided with one or two HEPA filter air cleaners and encouraged to run the air cleaners continuously for the duration of their pregnancies.

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Pollution protection tips for children: How to minimise the impact of pollution on your child’s lungs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pollution protection tips for children: How to minimise the impact of pollution on your child’s lungs

Hindustan Times  

Do you ever wonder how pollution might be affecting your child’s lungs? How does air pollution impact children's lungs Hinders lung development: Prolonged exposure can slow lung growth, making kids prone to respiratory problems later in life. Common symptoms: Persistent coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, eye irritation, and frequent colds are common indicators that air pollution is affecting your child’s lungs. …

Early exposure to air pollution linked with poor mental health as adult: Study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Early exposure to air pollution linked with poor mental health as adult: Study

India TV News  

New research suggests that children who are exposed to air pollution may face an increased risk of mental health issues such as depression and psychosis during their youth. "This is a major concern, because air pollution is now such a common exposure, and rates of mental health problems are increasing globally,” the study said. "Given that pollution is also a …

Was your childhood home by a busy road? You're more likely to be anxious, depressed and psychotic, study claims
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Was your childhood home by a busy road? You're more likely to be anxious, depressed and psychotic, study claims

Daily Mail  

If you grew up on a busy road, you're more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and psychotic behaviors now, a study claims. They found that children who grew up surrounded by more air and noise pollution were more up to 22 percent more likely to have depression, anxiety, and 'psychotic experiences' like hallucinations and intrusive thoughts than those …

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors
8 months ago

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors

India TV News  

The worsening level of pollution hurts people's health. According to doctors, due to poisonous air, people become victims of respiratory diseases like asthma, and bronchitis, many people have also started complaining of watery eyes and itching in the throat. Recently, a study by Spain's Barcelona Institute for Global Health has shockingly revealed that air pollution has more impact on the …

Protect your kids from air pollution by 5 simple precautions | EXPLAINED
1 year, 1 month ago

Protect your kids from air pollution by 5 simple precautions | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Air pollution: Deteriorating Delhi-NCR air quality, due to changing weather patterns and stubble burning has left citizens worried. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can hinder a child's physical and cognitive development, potentially resulting in learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. Children who have been exposed to high levels of air pollution may be at greater risk for chronic diseases such as …

Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds
1 year, 3 months ago

Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds

LA Times  

Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated with memory loss and reduced cognitive function, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that people living with higher levels of fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, could face a greater …

Traffic-related air pollution could weaken your brain function, says study
1 year, 7 months ago

Traffic-related air pollution could weaken your brain function, says study

Hindustan Times  

Memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of neural pathways linked to the start of Alzheimer's disease were shown to be caused by exposure to air pollution caused by traffic in Irvine, according to research from the University of California, Irvine. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among the elderly Masashi Kitazawa, PhD, associate professor of environmental …

Aircalypse: From stunted growth in kids to obesity in adults, from diabetes to cancer, pollution bringing it all on
2 years, 1 month ago

Aircalypse: From stunted growth in kids to obesity in adults, from diabetes to cancer, pollution bringing it all on

Firstpost  

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index of the city jumped to 472 New Delhi: With Air Quality in the national capital continuing to remain in the ‘severe’ category for two consecutive days, people have been complaining of various respiratory issues. Dr Arvind also said that …

Simple Measures Can Go A Long Way To Combat Air Pollution In Schools, Says Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Simple Measures Can Go A Long Way To Combat Air Pollution In Schools, Says Study

News 18  

Most primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organization, yet simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure of toxins by almost half, according to a new study. Working with a select number of London schools, researchers from Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research investigated whether putting up a …

Can air cleaners help your child’s brain development?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can air cleaners help your child’s brain development?

Live Mint  

Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study. Simon Fraser University researchers collaborated with U.S. and Mongolian scientists to study the benefits of using air filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and assessed the impact on children's intelligence. "These results, …

Could air pollution be damaging your brain?
2 years, 6 months ago

Could air pollution be damaging your brain?

Live Mint  

A new study has revealed that breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from the lungs to the brain. According to the study, the toxic particles travel via the bloodstream that could potentially contribute to brain disorders and neurological damage. The researchers uncovered they had found many fine particles in human cerebrospinal liquids taken from patients …

Rise in air pollution related ailments in children, say doctors
2 years, 6 months ago

Rise in air pollution related ailments in children, say doctors

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: On March 11, five-year-old Husaif Mulani returned home from his primary school in Andheri. Children are more physiologically more susceptible to air pollution, Dr Niranjan Sit of National Allergy Ashtma Bronchitis Institute, Kolkata said, “Children are born with smaller lungs. Impact on children Medical experts said that air pollution does not only trigger respiratory illnesses among children, it can …

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia
7 years ago

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia

CNN  

17 million infants worldwide are breathing in toxic air, potentially affecting their brain development. More than two-thirds of these children live in South Asia and are exposed to pollution six times higher than recommended limits. Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to child health globally, with the risk of brain damage increasing with exposure. The report also mentions …

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