Dementia Risk Rises As Air Pollution Inflames The Brain

Study finds possible molecular connection between air pollution and Lewy body dementia risk

A team of researchers found there is a possible molecular connection between air pollution and an increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. The study builds on a decade of research linking ... Read More

New dementia research reveals disturbing effect of air pollutant on your brain

A new study published in the journal Science provides evidence that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution plays a role in triggering a form of dementia linked to the buildup of abnormal ... Read More

Air pollution directly linked to increased dementia risk

An analysis of 56 million people has shown that exposure to air pollution increases the risk of developing a particular form of dementia, the third most common type after Alzheimer’s disease and ... Read More

Experts reveal air pollution is linked to devastating form of dementia

Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Fine particles in the air can contribute to devastating forms of the disease, the research suggests ... Read More

Air pollution has been tied to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what you need to know

Exposure to air pollution is making Alzheimer’s disease patients’ cognitive decline even worse, Pennsylvania researchers warned Monday, following a study. Living in areas with high levels of pollution ... Read More

Air pollution may play a bigger role in cognitive decline than anyone realized

Air pollution could worsen Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found that air pollution ... Read More

Potential molecular link between air pollutants and increased risk of Lewy body dementia revealed

September 4, 2025 -- A team of researchers found there is a possible molecular connection between air pollution and an increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. The study builds on a decade of ... Read More

Tiny 2.5-Micrometer Particles Of Air Pollutants Can Promote Certain Types Of Dementia

Etelka is a post-doctoral research fellow exploring aerosol science with biology and engineering.View full profile Etelka is a post-doctoral research fellow exploring aerosol science with biology and ... Read More

What causes this common type of dementia? Scientists discover a new clue.

We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ... Read More

Think light drinking protects your brain? Think again

A massive new study combining observational and genetic data overturns the long-held belief that light drinking protects the brain. Researchers found that dementia risk rises in direct proportion to ... Read More