Research Notes on New Air Pollutants Linked to Lung Problems
Researchers report that newly discovered free radicals could cause lung damage or even lung cancer. It's been known for years that free radicals exist in the atmosphere and can damage cells, but it was believed that those caused by combustion -- such as car exhaust -- existed for less than a second and then disappear. These newly discovered "persistent free radicals" are remarkably similiar to the substances in tobacco smoke.
Top Resources on New Air Pollutants Linked to Lung Problems
- WebMD: Bad New Air Pollutant Found (Aug. 17, 2008)
- Science News: Carcinogens From Car Exhaust Can Linger (Aug. 18, 2008)
- Washington Post: Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems (Aug. 18, 2008)
- Science Daily: Newly Detected Air Pollutant Mimics Damaging Effects Of Cigarette Smoke (Aug. 18, 2008)
- Health News: Air Pollution Could Be Damaging Your Lungs (Aug. 19, 2008)
- EmaxHealth: Certain Air Pollutants Can Cause Diseases That Smoking Does (Aug. 19, 2008)
- MedHeadlines: Newly Identified Free Radicals More Dangerous (Aug. 19, 2008)
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