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As West Asia Conflict intensifies; WHO says, "Public health risks are soar
Updated : 2 days, 18 hours ago IST
The WHO has called on all parties to protect civilians and advocated that Peace remains the best medicine.
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Delhi wakes up to biting cold and 'very poor' air quality, overall AQI at
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 352 at 8 am, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildlife, livestock and, in limited cases,
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Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commute
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Residents and students near Karachi's GTS Imtiaz garbage transfer station are facing health and daily life disruptions due to stench, dust and toxic gases. Authorities say the site is being modernised into a covered facility to reduce pollution and risks.
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Pak: Punjab smog crisis deepens as Bahawalpur records 469 AQI
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab cities, including Lahore, faced hazardous smog levels, with AQI readings reaching extreme highs. Authorities blamed poor compliance with smog rules at construction sites. Punjab's EPA and Police launched a major crackdown, issuing fines, arrests, and challans, while enforcing strict p
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution index as hazardous smog engulfs Pun
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Lahore remained among the world's most polluted cities as hazardous smog covered Punjab. AQI levels reached dangerous highs, prompting health warnings, mask distribution, and a police crackdown that led to arrests, fines, and action against crop burning, smoke-emitting vehicles, and brick ki
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NGT Upholds Safety of Asbestos-Cement Roofing: No Evidence of Public Healt
Updated : 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10: In a major development for India's building materials sector, the NGT after reviewing submissions and the findings of the Expert Committee has declined to impose a blanket ban on asbestos-cement roofing sheets in schools and other education institutions, recog
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Karachi woman dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A 36-year-old Karachi woman, Maryam Shakeel, died after contracting Naegleria, a brain-eating amoeba found in water. Health officials confirmed that low chlorine levels in the city's water supply allowed the deadly organism to thrive.
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Children with 'lazy eye' at higher risk of serious disease in adulthood: S
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study performed by UCL researchers, those who had amblyopia ('lazy eye') in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attacks.
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Bipolar disorder linked to early death: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Living with bipolar disorder, a serious mental condition that can produce both manic and depressive mood swings, can be difficult.
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Study finds death of cells linked to ultraviolet light emitting devices
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
There may be greater public health risks associated with the ultraviolet nail polish drying equipment used to cure gel manicures than previously realised.
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Ultraviolet light emitting devices leads to cell death, cancer-causing mut
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
There may be greater public health risks associated with the ultraviolet nail polish drying equipment used to cure gel manicures than previously realised. These ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting devices were studied by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, who discovered that
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