He added: "Previous research has shown that metals in air pollution particles can have toxic effects. We measured the metal content in the different types of brake dust and diesel exhaust dust.

James Parkin, Research Fellow in Air Pollution at the University of Southampton said: "Dust produced by wear of the road, tyres, and brakes, known as 'non-exhaust emissions', are now the major type of ...

Every day, millions of people are exposed to something harmful they can't see, smell, or touch, posing an invisible threat to ...

Pollution can also arise from burning wood in the home and this type of pollution has also been suggested to increase dementia risk. Another study took brain scans of around 18,000 people with memory ...

An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of ...

For this study, researchers looked specifically at a type of air pollution called particulate matter, which is known to affect health, including cognitive abilities. Particulate matter is made up ...

A study found that burning wood in our homes is one of the most dangerous types of air pollution. Here’s what you need to know Wood burning stoves have become a classic British middle class ...