The impacts of ambient PM 2.5 on public health have become great concerns worldwide,
especially in the developing countries. Epidemiological and toxicological studies have …

Generation of oxidatively damaged DNA by particulate matter (PM) is hypothesized to occur
via production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation. We investigated this …

Air pollution is a very critical issue worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
Particulate matter (PM) is a type of air pollution that comprises a heterogeneous mixture of …

The Earth's atmosphere offers a striking contrast with other known planets by its rich organic
composition, which results almost exclusively from the presence of life on the planet. About …

Abstract Background Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles (< 5 mm) ubiquitous in water,
soil, and air, indicating that humans can be exposed to MPs through ingestion of water and …

Background Low-cost face masks made from different cloth materials are very common in
developing countries. The cloth masks (CM) are usually double layered with stretchable ear …

Background: Ambient air pollution has been associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the
elderly. However, its effects on AD have not been meta-analyzed comprehensively …

Alzheimer's disease (AD), non-AD dementia, and Parkinson's disease (PD) are increasingly
common in older adults, yet all risk factors for their onset are not fully understood …

Children spend a third of their day in the classroom, where air pollution levels may differ
substantially from those outdoors due to specific indoor sources. Air pollution exposure …

Background Exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM 2.5, with aerodynamic diameter
less than 2.5 µm) is a leading environmental risk factor for global cardiovascular health …