Did you grow up in an urban environment? It may have cost you a few IQ points.
According to a new study out of the University of Montana, air pollution can lower children’s IQ and can have a negative impact on short-term memory.
This may be especially bad news for kids growing up in areas with consistent pollution problems, like Los Angeles, as the study shows that children with lifetime exposure to pollution above US standards are at higher risk of developing brain inflammation.
But don’t worry LA, you’re not alone. According to one study by . . .
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