Air Pollution May Increase Epilepsy Risk, New Study Suggests

A recent Canadian study revealed an alarming link between air pollution and increased risk of epilepsy, one of the most common neurological disorders around the world. The study was conducted by researchers from the London Institute of Health Sciences and the University of Western, who analysed more than 24,000 new cases of epilepsy in Ontario province over six years, with findings that reinforce concerns about the neurological impact of environ…

Study finds link between asthma and poor environmental conditions

A new European study has found that people exposed to several harmful environmental factors at the same time were more likely to develop asthma. These environmental factors include air pollution, limited access to green space, dense urban development (such as areas covered in concrete), and exposure to artificial light at night. The study conducted as part of a major EU project known as EXPANSE and was led by researchers from Karolinska Institut…

Air pollution linked to increased risk of epilepsy – study - Epilepsy Action

Researchers from Canada have connected air pollution with an increase in the risk of new-onset epilepsy in a new paper in Epilepsia.

Air Pollution May Increase Epilepsy Risk, New Study Suggests

Tresah Antaya, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate at Western University in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Dr. Jorge Burneo, Scientist at LHSCRI, Neurologist at London Health Science Centre (LHSC) and Professor at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry A new study reveals air pollution may contribute to the development of epilepsy, a brain condition that causes seizures. Published in Epilepsia, researchers at London Health Science…