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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, 2 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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Antara Senior Care, Cloudphysician Introduce AI-enabled Patient Management
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 12: India's leading holistic senior care ecosystem, Antara Senior Care, in collaboration with AI health-tech leader Cloudphysician, has introduced AI-enabled patient management at its Bannerghatta Transition Care facility in Bengaluru. The system provi
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Air pollution: AAP claims Delhi govt sprinkling water on monitors to falsi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category, sparking fresh concerns over public health as political parties trade blame over rising pollution levels in the national capital.
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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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