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Exposure to air pollution during the first three months of pregnancy is associated with lower language abilities in toddlers, while preterm infants appear particularly vulnerable to pollution’s impact on motor development, according to a new study.

Smoking a waterpipe for as little as an hour can trigger acute carbon monoxide poisoning, with symptoms including fainting, severe headaches and dizziness. A danger that extends to bystanders and café workers as well as those using the pipes.