The National Academies is convening an expert committee to consider the state-of the-science on the health risks of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) indoors and engineering solutions and ...

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to significantly reduce the level of air pollution known as particulate matter (PM) by updating the national air-quality standards ...

HealthDay News — Prenatal exposure to specific components of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) and postnatal ozone exposure are associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ...

Atmospheric particulate matter is a major contributor to air pollution and remains one of the leading environmental risk factors for human health worldwide. Particles of different sizes and ...

HEPA, high efficiency particulate air, is a form of air purifier that removes or reduces harmful particle matter from the air ...

Biomass fuel use in India significantly increases COPD risk, with women disproportionately affected due to prolonged kitchen exposure. Cleaning products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, are ...

Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from ...