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Increase in air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risk
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov 26 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that people residing in places with higher amounts of fine particulate matter pollution were 6 per cent more likely to suffer from glaucoma than those in the least polluted areas.
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PM 2.5 exposure leads to decline in memory: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 21 (ANI): Particulate matter 2.5, one of the air pollutants which is known to worsen health conditions like asthma, heart attack among others, has also been found to be a reason behind declining memory in older women.
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E-cigarettes found to be harmful for heart, blood vessels
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): E-cigarettes have long remained in question for their effects on health. Putting forth answers to these questions, a new study has found growing evidence that vaping can harm the heart and blood vessels.
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'Breathlessess, moist eyes' - you're either in love or in Delhi, says Rish
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Nov 3 (ANI): Actor Rishi Kapoor took a dig at the dipping air quality here while sharing an image that stated if you are experiencing the signs of "breathlessness" or "moist eyes", you are "either in Love or in Delhi."
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Delhi's air quality takes a hit, particulate matter level shoots up
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 11 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi took a hit on Friday as the concentration of the particulate matter -- PM 2.5 and PM 10 -- levels in the air shot up
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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' with foggy morning
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 13 (ANI): The high level of air pollution in Delhi have raised great concerns for the residents as well as the state administration. The present levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere are sufficient to contribute towards depleting health standards and a high
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Toxic air pollution shuts down schools in Bangkok
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Jan 31 (ANI): Toxic air pollution, with PM2.5 levels grossly exceeding safety limits, has led to schools being directed to shut down in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, for the remainder of the week.
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Rains bring respite from Delhi pollution
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi (India) Jan 26 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital improved slightly reaching "moderate" level on Saturday as rains in the past few days washed away bigger pollutants.
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11 Delhi-bound train delayed as fog engulfs capital city
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India] Jan25 (ANI): At least 11 Delhi-bound trains were running late on Friday as visibility in some parts of northern India plummeted below 100 meters.
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Taj Mahal's colour appears to have changed because of pollutants: Govt
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI) Pollutants from various sources have been superficially depositing on the marble surface of Taj Mahal as particulate matters and due to scattering of light by these particles, the marble surface of Taj Mahal appears to have changed in colour.
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Air pollution spirals in Delhi, AQI likely to worsen
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 1 (ANI): The alarmingly high rates of air pollution in the national capital have raised great concerns for the people as well as the state administration. The present levels of particulate matter in the atmosphere are sufficient to contribute towards depleting health
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Rising vehicular emission a major contributor in Delhi NCR’s air pollution
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 29 (NewsVoir): Indian Capital New Delhi is among the most populated cities in the world. Rapid and unplanned urban development, along with unprecedented population growth, has lead to a relentless increase in air pollution in this megacity.
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