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44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
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Long-Term Exposure To Particulate Matter Components Like PM 2.5 Can Raise Depression Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.
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Men Record Higher Lung Deposition Of Air Pollutants In Delhi, Says Study
Researchers at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, analysed data from 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi between 2019 and 2023.
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Not Just Your Lungs, That Smog Is Affecting Your Joints Too; Doctor Explains How
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
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The Ultimate 5-Step Anti-Pollution Lung Detox Routine
Maintaining lung health is essential for longevity. Here are five simple steps to perform an anti-pollution lung detox for long-term well-being.
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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Cardiologist Shares Essential Tips To Survive Delhi's High Pollution Levels
Studies indicate that long-term exposure to polluted air is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension.
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Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period.
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Volcanic Ash Missed India, But Pollution Risks Haven't: Doctors Warn, Share Tips
Satellite data confirms that the Ethiopian volcanic ash plume passed over parts of India but never reached ground-level concentrations harmful to people. However, Delhi's already severe pollution remains a major health threat.
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Volcanic Ash Missed India, But Pollution Risks Haven't: Doctors Warn, Share Tips
Satellite data confirms that the Ethiopian volcanic ash plume passed over parts of India but never reached ground-level concentrations harmful to people. However, Delhi's already severe pollution remains a major health threat.
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Volcanic Ash In Delhi's Air: Health Risks Of Ethiopian Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption Explained
Ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has drifted into Delhi's skies amid already severe pollution. Fine ash and sulphur dioxide pose respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable people.
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Volcanic Ash In Delhi's Air: Health Risks Of Ethiopian Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption Explained
Ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has drifted into Delhi's skies amid already severe pollution. Fine ash and sulphur dioxide pose respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable people.
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Lost Your Voice? It Could Be Air Pollution, Cold, Reflux Or These Other Causes
Losing your voice, or feeling hoarse, can stem from more than just a cold. Environmental toxins like air pollution, acid reflux (GERD), vocal strain, allergies, or even nerve issues may be to blame.
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Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
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Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
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44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
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Long-Term Exposure To Particulate Matter Components Like PM 2.5 Can Raise Depression Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.
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Men Record Higher Lung Deposition Of Air Pollutants In Delhi, Says Study
Researchers at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, analysed data from 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi between 2019 and 2023.
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Not Just Your Lungs, That Smog Is Affecting Your Joints Too; Doctor Explains How
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
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The Ultimate 5-Step Anti-Pollution Lung Detox Routine
Maintaining lung health is essential for longevity. Here are five simple steps to perform an anti-pollution lung detox for long-term well-being.
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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Cardiologist Shares Essential Tips To Survive Delhi's High Pollution Levels
Studies indicate that long-term exposure to polluted air is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and hypertension.
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Experts Urge Year-Round Solutions To Tackle Air Pollution, Not Just Short-Term Fixes
Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period.
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Volcanic Ash Missed India, But Pollution Risks Haven't: Doctors Warn, Share Tips
Satellite data confirms that the Ethiopian volcanic ash plume passed over parts of India but never reached ground-level concentrations harmful to people. However, Delhi's already severe pollution remains a major health threat.
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Volcanic Ash Missed India, But Pollution Risks Haven't: Doctors Warn, Share Tips
Satellite data confirms that the Ethiopian volcanic ash plume passed over parts of India but never reached ground-level concentrations harmful to people. However, Delhi's already severe pollution remains a major health threat.
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Volcanic Ash In Delhi's Air: Health Risks Of Ethiopian Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption Explained
Ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has drifted into Delhi's skies amid already severe pollution. Fine ash and sulphur dioxide pose respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable people.
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Volcanic Ash In Delhi's Air: Health Risks Of Ethiopian Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption Explained
Ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has drifted into Delhi's skies amid already severe pollution. Fine ash and sulphur dioxide pose respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable people.
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Lost Your Voice? It Could Be Air Pollution, Cold, Reflux Or These Other Causes
Losing your voice, or feeling hoarse, can stem from more than just a cold. Environmental toxins like air pollution, acid reflux (GERD), vocal strain, allergies, or even nerve issues may be to blame.
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Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
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Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
