New research has shown that scented wax melts and other products release as much indoor pollution as a diesel engine.

People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.

Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small ...

Air pollution claims millions of lives annually, but its full impact on human health is only now coming into focus.

Image via Unsplash. The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But ...

Air pollution affects 99% of the global population, causing 7 million premature deaths annually. Major pollutants include ...

The UNDP methodology, developed with WHO and RTI International, provides a structured framework to assess the economic burden of air pollution and design cost-effective interventions for household and ...

Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A ...

If you think of air pollution, it's likely a vision of smog over a busy city will spring to mind. But what many people don't realise is just how bad indoor air pollution can also be. A new study ...

There is a huge body of evidence showing that airborne dusts are damaging to our health. Unfortunately, while the switch to ...

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked is rising, and figures show China is at particular risk of air pollution-related cancer.