(HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to the tiny, dirty particles in polluted air seems to increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis, which are blood clots in the thighs or legs, an Italian study finds.
“It is well-established that air pollution causes myocardial infarction [heart attack] and stroke,” said Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, who led the study [...]
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