Cold weather

Bizarre! This town in Norway bans people from dying

Longyearbyen is located in one of the most northern parts of the world that are inhabited by 2,000 locals and sees no sunlight for months of the year.

Mar 22, 2018, 19:18 PM IST

Snow blankets Chicago as winter storm sweeps US Midwest

A winter storm swept across the northern U.S. Midwest on Friday, dumping up to nine inches (23 cm) of snow on Chicago and snarling hundreds of flights as it rolled east to threaten New York state and New England.

Feb 10, 2018, 09:54 AM IST

Dense fog, low visibility hit Delhi again; 17 flight delayed, 18 trains cancelled

The train and flight services in Delhi have been hit hard after a dense fog engulfed the national capital on Friday morning.

Jan 05, 2018, 08:31 AM IST

Exposure to cold weather may trigger heart failure risk in elderly

Previous research has shown that changes in the weather can affect the health of vulnerable people - for example, heat waves and cold spells have been shown to increase disease and even lead to death in people from low-income neighbourhoods.

Sep 27, 2017, 18:39 PM IST

Pregnant? Hot weather may increase your risk for gestational diabetes

A new study suggests that pregnant women who expose themselves to temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius or above are at greater the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

May 15, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Urinary tract infection: Why it's important to increase your water intake in cold weather? Prevention tips, remedies

Not drinking enough water is one of the factors leading to urinary tract infection or cystitis, especially in women, according to health experts.

Feb 09, 2017, 13:38 PM IST

Cervical spondylitis: Here's why the condition worsens in winter

Cervical spondylitis usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, but according to orthopaedicians, computers and mobile phones are making even youngsters predisposed to developing the condition quite early in life.

Jan 30, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

Swine flu: What are the symptoms, how does it spread? Ways to prevent it

The symptoms of swine flu are the same as normal flu - fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.

Jan 12, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

Winter workout safety tips: The seven golden rules to stay fit and healthy!

Here are a few safety tips that can help you get most of your exercises without any health problems while working out in the cold.

Dec 17, 2016, 12:47 PM IST

Winter drinks: Five amazing heart-healthy hot beverages for cold weather

Here's a list of comforting hot drinks that will not only keep you warm, but can also improve your health, particularly your skin and heart.

Dec 12, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

Winter special: Five non-alcoholic drinks to tackle cold

Winters are finally here and it is time to enjoy the frosty weather. But as the temperatures fall and days become shorter, the calorie intake of an average person increases by 200 units of calorie.

Dec 04, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

Winter safety: Tips to keep your child healthy in cold weather!

Here are some amazing tips for mothers to keep their family as healthy as possible this winter.

Nov 22, 2016, 09:23 AM IST

Minimum temperatures dip in north India

Minimum temperatures dropped in many areas of north India including Delhi today while weather improved in Kashmir.

Feb 22, 2016, 00:49 AM IST

Cold weather in north India; snowfall in Kashmir hills

Pahalgam recorded 14 inches of snow and a drop of two degrees in the night temperature which settled at minus 2.4 degrees Celsius.

Feb 12, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

Know how your body adapts to cold weather

In order to help you understand better, experts explain in three major defense mechanisms on how the body battles the cold.

Feb 09, 2016, 19:59 PM IST

Chill returns to North India; 46 trains canceled due to fog

Cold conditions were back in the north as temperatures fell across the region including in Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:24 PM IST

Western disturbance raises mercury in Rajasthan

Cold wave conditions subsided on Thursday completely and the mercury further rose in most of the places in Rajasthan with the arrival of a fresh western disturbance (WD). Sriganganagar became the coldest place in the state with minimum temperature of 6.4 degrees Celsius.

Jan 28, 2016, 22:39 PM IST