Air Pollution

Adults with HF exposed to long-term fine particulate air matter pollution are more likely to receive in-hospital procedures, including HbA1c testing, prothrombin time tests and stress tests, researchers reported.

Air quality, noise and temperature levels were all associated with decreased sleep efficiency, according to a recent study, although such associations may not be apparent to individuals.

With many U.S. citizens still at risk for air pollution exposure, the American Lung Association is urging the Biden administration to speed up execution of their clean air plans, according to an association press release.

The EPA has invited public comments on its proposal to update and strengthen its Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal-fired and oil-fired power plants, and the American Lung Association supports these potential changes.

Heightened odds for a tuberculosis diagnosis were related to exposure to ambient air pollution that contained wildfire smoke, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Exposure to higher amounts of fine particulate matter air pollution may counteract the protective CV effects of active commuting and farming activity in China, researchers reported.

Air pollution may be a risk factor for dementia, according to the findings of a meta-analysis published in BMJ.

A recent study by U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews has named Austin, Texas, the best city in the United States for sleep, while Philadelphia was ranked the worst.

Preterm and full-term infants faced similar elevated risks for ED visits in their first year when they were exposed to higher levels of fine particulate matter 2.5 m or less in diameter, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

Lung function growth from childhood to early adulthood improved with less exposure to ambient air pollutants, according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.