Health

Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published today in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution, as well as climate factors such as heat and humidity, were linked to more frequent and severe migraine attacks.

Rubber from recycled car tyres is widely used as a soft, durable surface for playgrounds and sports fields but new research suggests that the material may be releasing toxic chemicals into the environment – and smaller particles pose the greatest risk.