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Your air purifier could stop you getting diabetes, study finds
A small NYU trial links bedroom HEPA filtration to steadier blood sugar in people with prediabetes, suggesting air quality may influence metabolic health.
Air Quality
26 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Delhi chokes on Diwali night as pollution hits hazardous levels, one station records AQI of 1,521
Delhi records hazardous air quality after Diwali fireworks push one monitoring station to an AQI of 1,521.
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Cold or allergy? Doctors explain 5 signs that reveal why you keep sneezing, have a runny nose and watery
4 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Why are San Antonio drivers waiting hours for emissions tests?
San Antonio drivers face long queues and new costs as Bexar County implements vehicle emissions testing for nearly 2 million cars.
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How a scientist who studies dementia protects himself from bad air
Recent coverage examines scientific findings linking air pollution to cognitive damage and dementia research.
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Indonesia’s experiment with populism is wavering
Indonesia’s wildfire haze sparks protests, diplomatic spats and questions over a populist leader’s grip as rain fails to quell the flames.
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‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
Severe regional haze prompts a highest-level alert across parts of Southeast Asia, according to recent reporting from the Bangkok Post.
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Gasping for clean air: Singapore battles relentless haze as Prime Minister Wong warns of action
11 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Kyiv wakes up in fog of war as strikes set off unusual meteorological effect
Kyiv is shrouded in dense fog and smoke following overnight Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
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Half of Europeans exposed to little-known ‘super pollutant’
New analysis indicates that nearly 40% of the global population and half of Europeans have been exposed to dangerous levels of ozone pollution in 2026.
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The wildfire danger we’re only just beginning to understand
5 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
United Nations findings reveal that severe heatwaves and wildfires are actively reversing long-term global air quality improvements.
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HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after just one month
7 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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NYC drivers shell out $9 congestion toll. City admits it failed to improve air quality
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Should you exercise in wildfire smoke? Here's what experts say.
Health publications and outdoor outlets are addressing the risks of exercising and hiking during wildfire smoke seasons.
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How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
Surging wildfire smoke is driving consumers toward air purification solutions and specialized home cleaning strategies to maintain indoor air quality.
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Guardians, Pirates awaiting MLB decision on Friday’s series opener amid Northeast Ohio air quality alert
Major League Baseball postpones the Guardians and Pirates series opener due to hazardous air quality from wildfires.
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Is smoke in your home? Here’s how to make an air purifier using a box fan
Media outlets are publishing practical guidance on dealing with indoor wildfire smoke and air filtration systems.
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Smoke, warnings and masks: New York braces for the World Cup final
Wildfire smoke and air quality concerns cloud New York as the region navigates the aftermath of the FIFA World Cup final.
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Ontario Wildfires Burn On, Releasing More Smoke
Ontario is facing its worst wildfire season on record, triggering mass evacuations and sending dangerous smoke levels into the United States.
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Phillies-Mets game moved up an hour due to air quality concerns
Poor air quality prompts schedule adjustments as the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets series start is pushed up.
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As smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the US, can wearing a mask help?
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the US, prompting health warnings and urgent questions about air quality protection.
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USA Cup suspended Thursday as horrendous air quality engulfs Minnesota
Air quality hazards and extreme heat have forced the suspension of the Target USA Cup soccer tournament in Blaine, Minnesota.
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How bad is wildfire smoke? Graphics show how toxic air affects your health
As Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the US, major outlets report on health risks, vulnerable populations, and mask protection.
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China tried to clean up its air pollution. Then came the rebound
China's pursuit of cleaner air in 2026 is seeing mixed results, with EV adoption driving gains while other sectors experience a rebound in pollution.
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Data Centers Are Quietly Taking Over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic
Expansion of AI data centers across Texas and Ohio faces scrutiny over air quality, regulatory permit loopholes, and significant greenhouse gas emissions.