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.
May 10, 2023, 21:24 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution: Toxic air can impact mental health
The high levels of air pollution can damage a child's cognitive abilities and increase an adult's risk of cognitive decline. It can also cause depression.
Nov 06, 2022, 16:16 PM IST
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.
Sep 21, 2018, 12:57 PM IST
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.
Sep 22, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
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.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
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.
Jan 06, 2017, 01:00 AM IST
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.
Jan 04, 2016, 23:57 PM IST
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.
Dec 09, 2015, 11:35 AM IST
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.
Dec 06, 2015, 12:40 PM IST
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.
Dec 03, 2015, 00:06 AM IST
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.
Nov 13, 2015, 13:53 PM IST
