Even low levels of traffic air pollution can damage the liver, new study shows

from U.S. Right to Know articles · host Pamela Ferdinand

Low-level traffic-related PM2.5 exposure in mice caused liver inflammation, fat accumulation, immune changes and altered proteins over 12 weeks, suggesting no safe exposure level for liver health.

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