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"Try to wear light masks": Doctor urges residents as Delhi chokes under AQ
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Emphasising its impact on public health, he categorised the two types of pollution components, in which one is gases like nitrogen oxide, which is harmful, and the second is particulate matter.
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Rising smartphone use among Afghan children raises health, family concerns
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Rising smartphone use among children in Afghanistan is worrying parents and doctors, who warn of mental and physical health risks. Families are trying to limit screen time as experts stress balanced use, while some children continue outdoor play away from screens.
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"This is an issue in which all parties can agree...": Rahul Gandhi calls f
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday emphasised that he had brought up the issue of pollution in Delhi and other major cities during the parliamentary discussions. He asserted that this is an issue that every party will agree upon and urged them
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State Flying Squad tightens crackdown on illegal 'Sheesha' service in Shim
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Teams from the Health Department, Health Safety & Regulation, Food and Drug Administration, Excise & Taxation Department and the Police jointly inspected several establishments. Officials found that many venues were discreetly offering Sheesha (Hukkah), often under the guise of fl
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"Public health emergency affecting all age groups": Padma awardee doctors
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The advisory highlights mounting health risks for all age groups, especially children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or lung diseases.
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AQI Emerges as the New Luxury Metric as HNIs & NRIs Turn to Clean-Air Livi
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4: As Indian metros grapple with hazardous air quality, chronic traffic congestion, and mounting health risks, a transformative shift in luxury real estate is underway. For discerning HNIs, NRIs, and well-travelled families, Air Quality Index (AQI), green cover an
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Air pollution may reduce health benefits of exercise: Study
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity.
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Kabul Municipality urges residents to curb fuel use as winter pollution wo
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul Municipality urged residents to cut fuel use as winter pollution worsens, with locals reporting severe smoke, health issues, and difficult breathing conditions. Experts say Kabul's bowl-shaped terrain traps pollutants, while residents call for gas pipelines and stronger government acti
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Synthetic drug Methamphetamine can trigger psychosis or schizophrenia in p
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Nimesh Desai has warned that the synthetic drug Methamphetamine poses serious health risks, particularly for youth and individuals with mental health vulnerabilities. According to Dr Desai, Methamphetamine can trigger psychosis or schizophrenia in suscept
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Research team to meet Bihar CM over uranium found in breastmilk of lactati
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The research team, which revealed alarming levels of uranium (U238) in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across several districts in Bihar, will meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey and urge them to take appropriate steps, said Dr LB Singh, Medical Superint
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Bihar: Uranium found in breastmilk of lactating mothers, infants at potent
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers from multiple institutions, including Arun Kumar, Radhika Agarwal, and colleagues, found that uranium exposure through breastmilk could pose significant non-carcinogenic health risks to infants.
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"Very good decision... mixture of cold, pollution quite lethal": Doctor ba
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The mixture of cold and pollution is quite lethal. It's a very good decision by the Supreme Court to restrict outdoor activities for children. Early morning hours should also be avoided. The school opening should be delayed for some time till the cold settles down," the doctor told ANI o
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