Fine particles even more dangerous than tobacco and alcohol!
Fine particle pollution represents the number one risk to human health, according to a study. THE ESSENTIAL Air pollution by ...
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Pollution: it causes nearly 8,000 deaths each year in Ile-de-France
© Shutterstock / Davit KhutsishviliThe Île-de-France Regional Health Observatory (ORS) and Airparif have just published a new study which quantifies ...
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Every year, air pollution causes 6 million premature births
© Shutterstock / Kristina BessolovaThere air pollution was already known for its deleterious effects on health: respiratory problems, cancers... But ...
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Air pollution (still) responsible for the premature death of 1,200 children in Europe
© Shutterstock"Despite continued overall improvements in air quality, levels of air pollutants above EU standards are seen across Europe and ...
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Smoke from forest fires: a real threat to health
Pollution from forest fires has a dangerous and often unrecognized impact on health, including in areas far from disasters. THE ...
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Noise pollution: road traffic noise increases blood pressure
© ShutterstockWe talk a lot about air pollution and its harmful effects on health. But in recent years, researchers have ...
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Cutting boards can release microparticles
Cutting boards could be a source of microplastic pollution during food preparation. THE ESSENTIAL Cutting boards are used in home ...
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Reducing fossil fuels: possible negative effects on health
A reduction in carbon emissions can improve air quality in the most polluted countries but can have negative consequences in ...
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Indoor pollution: “Home fragrances are far from cleaning the air”
The French spend between 20 and 22 hours a day in closed or semi-closed places and are exposed to various ...
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Arrhythmia: air pollution increases the risk
Even short exposure to air pollution could increase the risk of arrhythmia, a heart rhythm disorder. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have ...
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Hypertension: high blood pressure spikes caused by pollution
Exposure to air pollutants could be responsible for the repeated increases in blood pressure. THE ESSENTIAL A mixture of five ...
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A large study to better understand the causes of autism
A French study will follow 1,700 pregnant women and their families for ten years. The goal? Formally demonstrate the neurobiological ...
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Pregnancy: exposure to pollution increases the risk of flu
Pregnant women are more susceptible to respiratory infections linked to viruses and air pollution would increase their risk of suffering ...
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Plasticosis: what is this new disease linked to the ingestion of plastic?
In Australia, seabirds suffer from plasticosis, a pathology affecting the digestive organs, which is caused by the ingestion of plastic ...
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Heart attack, stroke: the standards for exposure to fine particles do not protect enough
There is a risk of heart disease linked to fine particles at exposure levels well below current standards. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Air pollution: causes and consequences on health
© ShutterstockAtmospheric pollution – or air pollution – is a real scourge. According to a report published this Tuesday, June ...
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Pollution increases the risk of depression
Long-term exposure to pollution is associated with a higher risk of depression in adults after age 64. THE ESSENTIAL Each ...
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Here’s how pollution impacts the onset of lung cancer, even in non-smokers
© ShutterstockThere fine particle pollution acts as a "hidden killer", favoring the appearance of lung cancer even in non-smokers. In ...
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Air pollution, a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease?
The nanoparticles breathed in through the nose would reach the brain, via the olfactory nerve, according to the results of ...
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Microplastics: what damage to our health?
Already toxic for fauna and flora, pollution with plastic microparticles could eventually have serious consequences on human health, according to ...
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Pollution: particles present in the organs of babies, before their first breath
The proper development of the vital organs of the fetus would be strongly impacted by exposure to air pollution during ...
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The mayor of a municipality requests a cancer registry
Faced with the many cases of cancer in his town, the mayor of Halluin is asking for an epidemiological study ...
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More severe allergies this year… the heat is not the only cause!
The heat that appeared early in the season certainly contributed to the dissemination of a very large quantity of grass ...
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“We drink microplastic”, warns the NGO Acting for the environment
Most mineral water bottles contain microplastics, according to a survey by an environmental association. THE ESSENTIAL Since 1950, 8.3 billion ...
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Pollution is the cause of 10% of cancers in Europe
Pollution is believed to be the cause of 10% of cancers in Europe, thus causing deaths. THE ESSENTIAL In Europe, ...
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Pollution: it would be linked to 10% of cancer cases in Europe
© ShutterstockEvery year in Europe, nearly 3 million cancers are diagnosed, and 1.3 million people die from it. And according ...
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Endometriosis, a gynecological disease aggravated by pollution
Endometriosis, a gynecological disease that affects 10% of women, is aggravated by pollution. THE ESSENTIAL To combat diagnostic error and ...
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Air pollution cuts global life expectancy by two years
© ShutterstockMore 97% of the world's population live in areas where the air pollution exceeds WHO recommended levels, according to ...
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It is proven, pollution increases the risk of acne in adults
© IstockYou thought you got rid of it after adolescence. Unfortunately, pimples come back to plague your life a few ...
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Pollution promotes rheumatoid arthritis
©GettyAir pollution is an aggravating risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, according to the results of a study published in the ...
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