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Jekyll into Hyde: Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'

Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries.
Posted: 5/15/2013

A quarter of Angelenos breathe noxious freeway pollutants every morning

Research led by Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and IoES Professor Suzanne Paulson, conducted in collaboration with School of Public Health and IoES Professor Emeritus Arthur Winer, was published in science journal Atmospheric Environment.
Posted: 4/18/2013

UCLA researchers find potential link between auto pollution, some childhood cancers

Scientists from UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health led by Julia Heck, have found a possible link between exposure to traffic-related air pollution and several childhood cancers.
Posted: 4/12/2013

Air Pollution and Autism

Babies exposed to air pollution when in the womb are more likely to have autism, according to a UCLA study published Mar. 1, 2013, in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Posted: 3/25/2013

'Carmaheaven': Closure of 405 in 2011 improved air quality up to 83 percent

A study by Institute of the Environment and Sustainability researchers found that air quality improved dramatically in Los Angeles during the weekend closure of the 405 freeway in July 2011.
Posted: 10/1/2012

Carmageddon improved air quality

Coverage of the new study by IoES' Suzanne Paulson, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences and Yifang Zhu, associate professor of environmental health sciences.
Posted: 9/29/2012

Building for Health: Improving our cities, homes, and lives

The San Francisco Chronicle interviewed IoES Professor and Department of Environmental Health Sciences Chair Dr. Richard Jackson.
Posted: 1/17/2012

UCLA study strives to reduce traffic and air pollution

IoES & Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Professor and Vice Chair Suzanne Paulson is a researcher on the study.
Posted: 9/27/2011

Capturing a complex 'snapshot' of air pollution in California

UCLA atmospheric scientists participated in the largest single atmospheric research effort in California history. Some 70 different monitoring devices on the tower were used by 40 independent research teams to gather complex data that will help guide poli
Posted: 8/30/2011

Health study targets major California rail yard

The Associated Press and LA Times reported on a study involving John Froines, Environmental Health Sciences and IoES Professor, that will examine the effect of high-toxicity emissions from a San Bernardino rail yard on surrounding communities.
Posted: 6/13/2011