A new study has found that air pollution can worsen the blood sugar levels, cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease. "This suggests that cumulative exposure to air pollution over the course of a lifetime could lead to elevated risk of cardiovascular disease," he said. Researchers from the Endocrine Society have found the harmful air pollutants can pose a serious threat to human health, especially to heart. Particulate matter exposure was associated with increases in blood glucose, LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides or fats in the blood. He added even small changes in glucose levels and glycemic control can contribute to cardiovascular disease risk.

Source: dna May 25, 2016 09:52 UTC