Stronger PM2.5 standards in the UK would benefit heart health
Tightening air quality regulations could significantly reduce hospitalisations for heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, according to new research analysing data from over 300,000 UK adults.
The legacy of lead: a trillion-dollar global crisis
Despite the global ban on leaded petrol, lead pollution continues to take a huge toll on health and the economy, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the greatest burden, according to new research.