A new study analyzed space and time trends for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the continental United States to track the progress of regulatory actions by federal, state and local authorities ...

Fine particulate matter consists of air-polluting particles smaller than the width of a human hair. The World Health Organization estimates about 7 million people die prematurely each year based on ...

The chemical composition of air pollution in the United States has changed over time, a new study has found. The report, published in the journal Atmospheric Environment by the University of North ...

The atmosphere is a huge blanket of air that surrounds the earth. It provides us the air we breathe and protects us from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. Atmosphere is consists of mainly ...

WASHINGTON – Increasing energy demands and expanding industrial and agricultural activities worldwide are changing the composition of the atmosphere and contributing to major global challenges like ...

Air pollution, especially particulate matter, significantly increases the risk of heart disease. It triggers inflammation and atherosclerosis, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Vulnerable ...

To determine the sensitivity of air displacement plethysmography (APD) for evaluation of changes in body composition in normal subjects. This work was supported by a grant from the ALFEDIAM and the ...