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Detecting pollution dust attacking the brain
Medicine - Health

Detecting pollution dust attacking the brain

Researchers have recently discovered tiny pollutant molecules inside brain tissue samples, suggesting that dust pollution not only attacks the lungs but also the nervous…

December 15, 2018
New discovery on skin aging
Medicine - Health

New discovery on skin aging

People poured into age, sunshine and wind, causing rapid aging pollution but ignoring the underlying cause - the structure of the damaged skin.

December 15, 2018
How does human ears cope with noise?
Medicine - Health

How does human ears cope with noise?

A crowd in the street produced a sound of up to 90dB and even a falling leaf could produce noises of up to 10dB! As we get older, our ability to receive sound decreases.

December 15, 2018
Air pollution causes memory loss
Medicine - Health

Air pollution causes memory loss

Long-term exposure to air pollution can damage brain structures and impair cognitive function in middle-aged people.

December 15, 2018
Car smoke reduces intelligence
Medicine - Health

Car smoke reduces intelligence

Exposure to emissions from vehicles can slow the learning ability of elementary school children, according to a new study.

December 15, 2018