How air pollution and wildfire smoke may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer's disease

ScienceDaily
Feb 27, 2025, 9:29 pm104 pts
Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing in wildfire smoke or automobile-related city smog doesn't just increase the risk of asthma and heart disease -- it may also contribute to brain conditions as diverse as Alzheimer's and…

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