A new study sheds light on the biological underpinnings that may explain the association between air pollution and the development of dementia. Investigators found that high levels of homocysteine and ...

Only 3 percent of the world’s cities meet World Health Organization air quality standards. And yet research shows exposure to air pollution puts people at an increased risk of mental health outcomes ...

Most of us are aware of the manmade plastic pollution that ends up in the world’s oceans and washes up on its shores: the straws, bags, and balloons that regularly harm marine life. Ghost gear has a ...

Every year, the ocean quietly reminds us of the damage we have done. On Mediterranean beaches, locals often find strange, fibrous balls of dried seagrass known as “Neptune balls.” At first glance, ...

Air pollution is no longer just a respiratory or cardiovascular concern. Fertility specialists and obstetricians say mounting scientific evidence now links long-term exposure to polluted air with ...

An international study published across 34 countries shows that the biological age of the brain can be accelerated or delayed by environmental risk (air pollution, public housing conditions) and ...

Changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) during adolescence play an important role in the association between air pollution exposure and insulin resistance, according to a new study led by investigators from ...

Soccer players ran at the same pace all season, but something felt off. Science now reveals the hidden reason.

While nighttime brightness generally increased worldwide during this period, a new study highlights the effectiveness of ...