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As the vaccination program gathers momentum, many of the country’s largest organizations have confirmed that by September, most of their workforce will be back in person for at least some of the time. The majority of companies are doing all...
New study finds low levels of air pollution can raise the risk of infertility
Weight, exercise, age, smoking, alcohol and stress can all affect a couple’s chances of becoming pregnant. However in recent years, there is growing evidence to show that air quality has a part to play too. This week, we take a...
Air pollution linked to sight loss
Back in 2019 we reported on a study from Taiwan, that found a link between exposure to pollutants such as Nitrogen Dioxide, and sight loss. Now scientists from the UK are taking that theory one stage further, as they investigate...
Study finds Austin Air Purifiers help to lower blood pressure
Back in 2018 we partnered with various organizations in the Boston area, including the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, the East Boston Social Centers, AIRInc and Blue Cross Blue Shield, to help improve air quality for residents living close...
Austin Air Purifiers used in another clinical trial
We’re excited to announce the results of our most recent clinical trial. This time from a team at the University of Washington. Farming has major impact on pollution levels This latest trial took place in the homes of children with...
It’s fair to say that most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. The arrival of Covid-19 brought about change on a scale that we could not have imagined 12 months ago. But as vaccines from...
Asthma concerns? Create a safe environment in your home
For parents with asthmatic children, September can be a particularly challenging time. Fall allergies, combined with the start of the school year, leads to a significant spike in asthma attacks and the number of children admitted to hospitals. So this...
Air pollution plays a direct role in the spread of COVID-19
We talked recently about an Italian study finding evidence to suggest Covid-19 can travel through the air, hitching a ride on pollution particles. Now a team from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, have taken this theory one stage further. They...
At last, some good news to come out of lockdown!!
Over the last few months we’ve had more than our fair share of bad news to deal with. So it’s great to have something positive to share. A new trend in neonatal hospitals Since the beginning of lockdown, doctors in...