Air quality in the U.S. improved from 2021 to 2022, a new report found, with the biggest increases in the West. Pollution lessened in more than 8 out of every 10 cities in the country in 2022 ...

An international study found that air pollution leads to more cancer-related genetic changes than secondhand smoke.

The smaller particles could in fact be more harmful as they can get through the body's natural defenses and cause significant health problems.

University of Utah Health researchers have linked particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution with aneurysmal subarachnoid ...

A new real-time monitoring system captures minute-by-minute changes in toxic metals resulting from traffic pollution.

Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of ...

Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart ...

Residents in lower-income areas, often near highways and industrial sites, still breathe some of the dirtiest air in the ...

Air pollution accelerates skin aging, causes acne flare-ups, eczema, and hyperpigmentation. Pollutants settle on the skin, breaking down collagen and increasing oxidative stress, leading to dull ...

Chicago's air among the most polluted as nation undergoes ‘distressing reversal’ The metro area ranked 15th overall for levels of smog, according to a new analysis from the American Lung ...