WAALWIJK, the Netherlands, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Asthma Affects Around 300 Million People Worldwide On 1 May 2012 - World Asthma

Older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following long-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution.

PULASKI, N.Y., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Those at greatest risk of cardiovascular disease include the elderly, the very young, persons suffering from any cardio-respiratory problems including

In residential neighborhoods near manufacturing industries, a breath of air may be more hazardous than refreshing depending on the location.

A University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science-led study shows a link between large dust storms on Iceland and glacial melting.