Tag: air quality
Even Low Levels of Traffic Pollution Tied to Heart Damage
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health)
People exposed to even low levels of air pollution are more likely to develop structural changes in the heart that can...
Air Filters to Curb Indoor Pollution Tied to Blood Pressure Improvement
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health)
Seniors living in housing with poor indoor air quality may have healthier blood pressure when they use portable air filters than...
Why Smog Should Not Be Your Excuse to Skip Workouts
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health)
Even when traffic fumes permeate the air, it's still better for your heart if you get outside and exercise than if...
Apple Launches $300 Million Green Energy Fund in China
SHANGHAI (Reuters)
Apple Inc will launch a $300 million clean energy fund in China, the firm said in a statement on Friday, working with its...
China Jails Hundreds of Officials for Pollution Violations
SHANGHAI (Reuters)
China has jailed hundreds of officials for failing to tackle environmental violations uncovered during inspections last year, the environment ministry said in...
Air Pollution May Account for 1 in 7 New Diabetes Cases
By Anne Harding
(Reuters Health)
Air pollution could be responsible for 3.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes every year globally, suggests a new...
