Air pollution shrinks the brain
May 19th, 2015
In : Misc
By : RxP Admin
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Tags: brain, breathing, harmful, health, lungs, pollution
Health scare of the week Most people know that breathing in air pollution is bad for their lungs, but new research suggests fine particulate matter from cars, trucks and factories could also have long-term effects on the brain. Over time, exposure to levels of air pollution typically found in urban and suburban areas could actually […]
Continue Reading...Red Light Health Hazards
Mar 23rd, 2015
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By : RxP Admin
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Tags: car, exhaust, hazards, health, pollutanats, red lights, rxp
“Red lights may prevent deadly auto accidents, but waiting at one poses a different kind of hazard to your health. Car exhaust emits harmful pollutants, known as nanoparticles, which have been linked to heart and lung diseases. When researchers from the University of Surrey in England analyzed drivers’ exposure to these pollutants at various points […]
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