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Traffic Fumes Impair Brain Function, Research Finds
Air pollution is a health concern for anyone living in a crowded city, near industrial pollutants, and in proximity to wildfires—pretty much all of us. It can wreak havoc on your skin, hair, airways, and overall health. And now, research reveals what it does to your brain.
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