On New Year's Day, several people messaged me to ask if I had noticed how bad the air quality was in Phoenix after the previous night's firework celebrations. It was plain to see that day. Particulate ...

There has been a growing body of research on the impact of air quality and health, with studies linking poor air quality to serious issues like heart disease and stroke. Research has also found that ...

A non-partisan group of climate scientists called "Science Moms" just launched a national ad campaign highlighting the harmful effects of air pollution on children's health. Click here and here to ...

Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter ...

Polluted air contains PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide and ozone, particles known to irritate the eyes. The American Academy of ...

Of nearly 30,000 children studied, those in polluted areas were more likely to develop myopia Fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were most strongly linked to poor eyesight Primary ...

Short drives during high pollution can harm kids. Time travel, seal the cabin, upgrade filters, use a HEPA purifier and ...

It’s easy to blame parents when young children gain too much weight, but the latest research suggests that certain obesity risk factors are out of Mom and Dad’s control. In a study published this week ...

The effects of air pollution on kids "should have parents up in arms" to force changes in air pollution regulations, a reader said. Experts say children exposed to high air pollution levels can lose ...