Thursday, July 14, 2011

Diesel Fumes Pose Risk to Heart as Well as Lungs, Study Shows

Diesel Fumes Pose Risk to Heart as Well as Lungs, Study Shows
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110713211942.htm

"Tiny chemical particles emitted by diesel exhaust fumes could raise the risk of heart attacks, research has shown. Scientists have found that ultrafine particles produced when diesel burns are harmful to blood vessels and can increase the chances of blood clots forming in arteries, leading to a heart attack or stroke."

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