Women in the U.S. exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). It is the first large national study to examine …
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Diesel Fumes Pose Risk to Heart as Well as Lungs, Study Shows
Tiny chemical particles emitted by diesel exhaust fumes could raise the risk of heart attacks, research has shown: Scientists have found that ultrafine particles produced when diesel burns are harmful to blood vessels and can increase the chances of blood clots forming in arteries, leading to a heart attack or stroke. The research by the …
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