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FSSAI issues advisory on improper disposal of seized, rejected and expired
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory on environmentally compliant disposal of improperly disposed of seized, rejected and expired food items in rivers and other water bodies.
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Cloud seeding a 'necessity' for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) was falling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.
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Former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria warns of rising health risks, advise
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
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Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures agai
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
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Expert Spreads Awareness on Metabolically Healthy vs Unhealthy Obesity
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18: Today we live in an era where one of the most significant health concerns is obesity. It is a very alarming health condition but is often overlooked due to unawareness about the condition and how it can drastically change the health and daily life of a person.
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Delhi wakes up to 'Poor' air quality; Pulmonologist warns of rising health
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
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Liver fat, not weight, predicts health risks in children with obesity, sci
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health risks
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
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Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Gynecology Experts Urges Middle-aged Women to P
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 20: As more women in their 40s and 50s overlook regular gynaecological visits, experts at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital warn that silent conditions like cervical cancer, osteoporosis, and hormonal imbalances may go unnoticed, impacting long-term health. The
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Historic heatwave to grip Israel, authorities warn of health risks
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Israel is set to swelter under one of its most intense heatwaves in decades, with forecasters warning of exceptional and possibly historic temperatures early this week.
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Plastics worsen Pakistan flood crisis, triggers health and climate fears:
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 280 people have died in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, worsened by plastic waste choking drains. WWF-Pakistan warned of health risks, ecosystem damage, and rising microplastics, urging a ban on single-use plastics and stronger waste management.
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Reliance Foundation brings critical health and livelihood relief to flood-
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
As Assam grapples with the aftermath of a severe flood, Reliance Foundation (RF) has stepped up with a comprehensive relief effort that has touched the lives of tens of thousands. In some of the worst-hit districts of Cachar, Nagaon, and Sribhumi, RF has intervened to address urgent health r
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