NASA Satellite Data Helps Counties Monitor Air Pollution
NASA satellite-derived data can quantify particle pollution in the nearly 80% of US counties that lack ground-based monitors.
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NASA Satellite Data Helps Counties Monitor Air Pollution
NASA satellite-derived data can quantify particle pollution in the nearly 80% of US counties that lack ground-based monitors.
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Ozone Limits Pediatric Lung Growth Benefits of Exercise
High ozone pollution levels may counteract the respiratory healthcare improvements gained through vigorous physical activity in pediatric populations.
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Air Pollution Increases Post-Surgical Risks
Exposure to fine particulate matter in the week before surgery is associated with higher rates of pneumonia, sepsis, and surgical wound infections.
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Los Angeles-Long Beach the Most Ozone-polluted City in US
The 2026 “State of the Air” report reveals that 82% of Californians live in areas with failing air quality grades for ozone or particle pollution.
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46% of US Children Breathe Unhealthy Air
The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report indicates that 33.5 million children live in communities with failing grades for ozone or particle pollution.
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Air Pollution Tied to Increased Migraine Activity
New research suggests environmental air quality including air pollution plays a significant role in triggering migraine episodes.
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‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report Calls Out Prevention Cuts
The American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of Tobacco Control” Report says cuts to federal tobacco prevention efforts put lives at risk.
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LA Wildfire Health Effects Linger One Year Later
Pulmonary experts say it’s difficult to know the lingering health issues the public may experience due to the wildfire smoke or exposure to toxins still present in burn areas.
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Chemicals from LA Wildfire Smoke Lingered Inside Homes Long After Fires Were Out
Researchers collected samples from homes that were exposed to LA wildfire smoke but didn’t burn, in order to understand the effects.
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Outdoor Air Pollution and Diabetes Risk
Greater long- and short-term exposures to outdoor particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10) and ozone were associated with increased odds of diabetes and dyslipidemia.
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Wildfire Air Pollution Greater Than Previously Estimated
Wildfire emissions of organic compounds are about 21% higher than earlier estimates, averaging 143 million tons per year globally.
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Los Angeles Wildfires Spurred Telehealth Visits
Telehealth visits for respiratory symptoms surged 42% during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, suggesting people may rely more heavily on virtual healthcare during climate-related emergencies.
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Inhalers Drive Significant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inhalers are the frontline treatment for asthma and COPD, but they come with a steep environmental cost, UCLA researchers say.
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Global Secondhand Smoke Costs Children 8.45M Days of Healthy Life Annually
Children from low socioeconomic regions suffer disproportionately, with disease burden rates up to 30 times higher than in high-income regions due to weaker tobacco control and higher household exposure.
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Indoor Wood Burning Linked to Lung Function Decline
Air pollution from indoor wood-burning stoves has approximately doubled in the UK since 2009.
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Higher Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Worse Sleep Apnea Symptoms
For every one unit increase in PM10 air pollution, there was a modest but measurable increase in the patients’ apnea hypopnea index (AHI).
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Eating Fruit May Reduce Air Pollution Effects on Lung Function
Women who consumed 4+ portions of fruit per day appeared to have smaller reductions in lung function associated with air pollution, compared to those who consumed less fruit.
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ELF Honors ‘Our Kids’ Climate’ for Protecting Respiratory Health
Our Kids’ Climate has been awarded the 2025 European Lung Foundation (ELF) Award for its outstanding contribution to safeguarding children’s respiratory health worldwide.
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How Ozone Disrupts the Lung-Liver Connection
Breathing ozone disrupts gut-like microbes in the airways, weakens barriers, and sparks inflammation, which sends damaging signals to the liver to cause fat buildup and cell injury.
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Zero-emission Manufacturing Could Prevent Millions of Asthma Attacks
A report from the American Lung Association says zero-emission manufacturing could prevent 33.2 million asthma attacks and 204,000 new asthma diagnoses.
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‘State of the Air’ Report: Nearly Half of Americans Breathe Polluted Air
The American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report reveals that 156 million Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution.
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Air Quality Index Falls Short in Gauging Wildfire Smoke Risks, Pulmonologists Say
The Air Quality Index may not capture all toxic pollutants from wildfire smoke, leading to potential underestimation of health risks.
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers established a robust association between exposure to benzene, a prevalent airborne volatile organic compound, and insulin resistance.
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Limited Air Conditioning Access Increases Health Risks from Wildfire Smoke
Researchers report a 22% higher risk of respiratory-related emergency visits in communities with low air conditioning availability during California’s wildfire seasons.
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