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“Invisible Enemies”: A Call for a Paradigm Shift in Medicine
Austin Air is not only a leader in air purification, but also a force for good in driving national conversations around environmental health and prevention. This past week, Austin Air partnered with Environmental Medicine Education International (EMEI) to host Invisible...
What’s the AQI, Anyway? A Simple Air Quality Index Guide
We check the weather before we leave the house, but how often do we check the air? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a simple, color-coded system that helps us understand how clean or polluted the air is – and...
Air Pollution Exposure in Childhood Impacts Brain Function
New research from the Netherlands provides compelling evidence that early exposure to air pollution can disrupt brain development, with potential consequences for emotional and cognitive functioning throughout adolescence. This is the latest evidence that air pollution isn’t just a respiratory...
Invisible Enemies: Airborne Pollutants and Immune Health
Did you know that the air you breathe could be impacting your immune system? Millions of people suffer from chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, and persistent inflammation—but few realize that airborne pollutants may be a hidden culprit. This April, Austin Air...
Make Sleep Health a Priority: World Sleep Day 2025
World Sleep Day, observed today on March 14, 2025, is a global call to action organized by the World Sleep Society to emphasize the critical role of sleep in overall health and well-being. It takes place every year on the...
The Link Between Air Pollution and Head and Neck Cancer
A groundbreaking study recently published in Scientific Reports has shed new light on the connection between air pollution and cancer – specifically head and neck cancers. Researchers found a strong correlation between exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and an...
Clean Up After a Wildfire: A Guide for Homes Near Burn Zones
The California wildfires have left many residents returning to homes that, while not destroyed, are impacted by smoke, soot, and ash. This is also an unfortunate experience that people in other regions may experience as wildfires become more common in...
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots
A groundbreaking study has revealed a troubling connection between long-term air pollution exposure and a heightened risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. It can be life threatening if...
A Fresh Start for the New Year with Austin Air
When people set out to make a fresh start in the New Year, they vow to leave behind past challenges, mistakes, or habits and set new goals, intentions, or resolutions to improve their lives. A “fresh start” is a symbolic...