A study published in Environment International concludes that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns. It is the first study to analyze brain development ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and joy, but it can also be a time of increased vulnerability to environmental factors, particularly air quality. As the air we breathe can significantly affect the ...

Is it safe to fly during pregnancy? Answer From Tatnai Burnett, M.D. Generally, commercial air travel before week 36 of pregnancy is considered safe for women who have healthy pregnancies. Still, if ...

Elevated fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide exposure in the early to middle weeks of pregnancy had links to lower ...

High winter AQI can harm pregnant women and unborn babies, increasing risks of miscarriage, low birth weight, breathing ...

Air pollution during pregnancy and at child age 0-2 years is associated with increased blood pressure at age 5-12 years.

A new University at Buffalo study aims to find out. Partnered with the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, UB researchers will soon be placing hundreds of air purifiers in the homes of pregnant women ...