Air pollution in early pregnancy linked to lower language scores
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.
A new study has found that even short-term exposure to e-cigarette vapour can deliver toxic metals deep into the lungs, where they build up and interfere with important biological processes, especially the body’s ability to regulate iron.