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Numerous studies have linked air pollution to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. Some studies also have suggested that air pollution may be a factor in age-related cognitive decline. As yet it hasn’t been clear whether airborne pollutants may play a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s […]