The National Academies is convening an expert committee to consider the state-of the-science on the health risks of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) indoors and engineering solutions and ...

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Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter is associated with higher fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels and an increased type 2 diabetes risk, significantly contributing to the diabetes-related ...

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to significantly reduce the level of air pollution known as particulate matter (PM) by updating the national air-quality standards ...

Study links higher air pollution exposure to increased risk of eczema, with PM2.5 concentrations nearly doubling the odds of the condition. Study: Association between fine particulate matter and ...

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Fine particulate matter from wildfires is associated with a rise in mental health emergencies among children and teenagers, ...

Lead is significantly more harmful to the health of children and adults across the world than previously thought. This conclusion is suggested by a modeling study presented by Norwegian development ...

Preoperative fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is associated with an increased risk for postoperative complications, ...

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