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Pollution and Kidney Health: A Hidden Threat for Those with High Blood Pressure

January 4, 2026

Air pollution is a silent danger. It's not just bad for the lungs. It can also harm the kidneys. This is especially true for people with high blood pressure. But how exactly does this happen? And why is it important to understand this link? Researchers looked into this issue. They studied people wi

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How Breathing Bad Air Affects Lung Repair

May 13, 2025

The air we breathe is full of tiny particles and gases that can be harmful. These include things like dust, smoke from cars and factories, and even smoke from cigarettes. These pollutants can cause or worsen lung diseases. The damage they cause depends on what they are made of and how well our lungs

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Extreme Weather and Emergency Calls: A City's Hourly Struggle

May 9, 2025

In the bustling city of Nanjing, a megacity in eastern China, the impact of extreme temperatures on emergency ambulance calls is a pressing issue. Researchers have been digging into hourly data from 2018 to 2021 to understand how extreme cold and heat affect the need for emergency medical services.

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Delhi's Air Pollution: Can AI Models Predict It Better?

December 28, 2024

Have you ever wondered how air pollution affects your city? In Delhi, air quality is a big deal. Scientists have been trying to predict it better using something called artificial intelligence, or AI. They've been looking at several pollutants like Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Ozone, Sulphur Di