Background: Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) has been associated with
increased risks of respiratory diseases, but the biological mechanisms are not yet fully …

Biomass is commonly used for heat production in small-scale and domestic facilities.
Particulate matter (PM) emissions from the combustion of solid biomass are a concern …

Abstract The World Health Organization lists air pollution as one of the top five risks for
developing chronic non-communicable disease, joining tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol …

Modern microscopy studies are capable of revealing ultra-fine particles (UFPs) and
nanoparticles (NPs) that are produced in the processes related to traffic vehicular, industrial …

Epigenetic memory is essential for life that governs the predefined functional features of
cells. Recent evidence has indicated that the epigenetic modification provides a potential …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the leading cause of death worldwide, which
seriously threatens human life and health. Epidemiological studies have confirmed the …

The incidence of obesity has dramatically increased over the last decades. Recently, there
has been a growing interest in the possible association between the pandemics of obesity …

Abstract Ambient particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) is one of the main components of air
pollutants, which can absorb many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and metals. The effect …

Background While prior studies have linked air pollution (AP) to diabetes prevalence and
incidence, few have investigated whether AP exposure is also associated with alterations in …

The inhalation of particulate matter (PM) is closely related to respiratory damage, including
acute lung injury (ALI), characterized by inflammatory fluid edema and disturbed alveolar …