Fine Particle Air Pollution Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in Large US Study
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April 4, 2026
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A nationwide study of 27.8 million older Americans found long-term exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) is linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, showing that everyday air quality directly influences brain aging Each increase in long-term pollution exposure corresponded with about an 8.5% higher risk, highlighting how cumulative daily […]
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