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10 May 2023

Exploring the Effects of Air Pollution on Movement Disorders After Stroke

A recent study examined the effects of air pollution on movement disorders, such as stroke, and how it can affect physical and mental health. Read all about the study here.

10 Nov 2022

Delhi Air Pollution: Toxic air can impact mental health

Air pollution has a huge impact on all parts of the body. As per the studies, toxic pollutants make their way through nose or mouth to lungs. It needs to be noted that long term exposure to pollutants can damage blood vessels in kidney. Moreover, nitrogen oxides can negatively affect blood vessels causing more rapid build-up of calcium in the coronary artery which can lead to cardiac ailments.

21 Sep 2018

Cooking with solid fuels increases risk of respiratory illness

Solid fuels emit very high levels of pollutants, especially very small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.

22 Sep 2017

Even a bit of air pollution could damage your kidneys

Even levels below the limit set by the EPA were harmful to the kidneys. This suggests that there is no safe level of air pollution, says an expert.

12 Jan 2017

Air pollution: These are India's most polluted cities; Delhi tops the list

The study pointed out that it's not just Delhi, but none of the 168 Indian cities monitored comply with the WHO standards.

05 Jan 2017

Arctic area pollutants threatening polar bear: Study

The exposure of the Arctic ecosystem to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is toxic to the health of endangered polar bears, researchers warn.

04 Jan 2016

Odd-even plan: Pollutants in Delhi's air on higher side

Pollutants in Delhi's air on Monday remained consistently on the higher side, plunging it to 'severe' category at times, which saw a spike from around 8 am, when the 'odd-even' restrictions began, amid the presence of smog.

09 Dec 2015

Air pollution: What it can do to your kid's health and steps to reduce risk!

Air pollutants when inhaled can have serious impact on human health, affecting lungs and the respiratory system as well as the heart.

Delhi's air pollution level

06 Dec 2015

Spurt in number of people suffering from respiratory problems

With the level of pollutants and particulate matter in the air going up, hospitals in the city have witnessed a spurt in the number of people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and bronchitis.

02 Dec 2015

Pollution and eye care: Tips to prevent eye infections

Eye allergies and conjunctivitis, which, if not treated in time, can lead to cornea problems affecting vision.

13 Nov 2015

Smartphone could help detect air pollution

The revolutionary method we have developed is a great start to creating a handheld, low-cost and personalised NO2 sensor that can even be incorporated into smartphones.

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