Researchers say that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, particularly wildfire smoke, is linked to dementia.

Lead pollution likely led to widespread declines in IQ during the ancient Roman era, a study has found. The negative health effects of lead exposure in modernity have been widely recognized.

Salt for roads in the winter has only been in effect for a few decades, but according to Wisconsin Salt Wise, it is having a negative impact ...

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Preliminary data from the first few weeks of New York City’s tolling plan show a possible uptick in traffic in the ...

Yes, air pollution can cause skin breakouts, rashes, and irritation, as well as eye and throat burning. Here's what you need ...

It is no secret that air pollution of any kind is bad for our health. Recently, though, there has been more focus on the association between traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and depression ...

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.

To wrap up “Winter Road Salt Awareness Week,” the Izaak Walton League hosted an event Friday in Gaithersburg about smart salt use as well as the negative effects of road… Read More ...