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

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

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 autism. Scientists at Scripps Research … Read more