Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 25 (ANI): Apart from increasing the risk of respiratory problems and other life-threatening conditions a recent study has found that air pollution may also be a threat to your kidneys. A University of Michigan study has highlighted the lesser-known connection. Similar to smoking air pollution contains harmful toxins that can directly affect the kidneys said Jennifer Bragg-Gresham the study's lead author. Kidneys have a large volume of blood flowing through them and if anything harms the circulatory system the kidneys will be the first to sense those effects. People with diabetes obesity high blood pressure or