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Doctor Explains How Water Quality Impacts Gut Health, Immunity And Long-Term Disease Risk
As groundwater quality becomes increasingly unpredictable across India, the role of using the right purification technology and certified filters has never been more critical.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
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AIIMS Expert Highlights Role Of Metabolic Surgery In Managing Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
While uncontrolled diabetes is unfolding as a silent crisis in India, resulting in organ damage and failure, metabolic surgery can help prevent it, according to a doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
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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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Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Government Reveals Data On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: Over 2 Lakh Acute Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In Just 3 Years
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Delhi Pollution Crisis: 68% Seek Medical Help, 85% Face Rising Costs
More than 80 per cent of residents in Delhi-NCR surveyed reported experiencing persistent health issues, including chronic cough, debilitating fatigue, and respiratory irritation due to polluted air, according to a survey.
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"Pushed My Child Into Surgery": Heartbroken Mother Blames Delhi Pollution For Son's Health Crisis
The video showed her son in a hospital bed post-surgery and garnered significant attention online, with many users expressing sympathy and concern.
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Delhi's Air Quality May Worsen Further Due To Volcanic Ash Drift From Ethiopia
Delhi has already been reeling with air pollution for a month; the volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia may further degrade the national capital's air quality, raising serious health concerns, said health experts here on Tuesday.
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Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Are Schools Closed Today In Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad?
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Students, being particularly vulnerable, face health risks if schools remain open. The Delhi government is reportedly considering implementing GRAP IV measures to tackle the worsening situation.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
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Doctor Explains How Water Quality Impacts Gut Health, Immunity And Long-Term Disease Risk
As groundwater quality becomes increasingly unpredictable across India, the role of using the right purification technology and certified filters has never been more critical.
-
Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
-
Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
-
"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
-
India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
-
AIIMS Expert Highlights Role Of Metabolic Surgery In Managing Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
While uncontrolled diabetes is unfolding as a silent crisis in India, resulting in organ damage and failure, metabolic surgery can help prevent it, according to a doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
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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.
-
Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Government Reveals Data On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: Over 2 Lakh Acute Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In Just 3 Years
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Delhi Pollution Crisis: 68% Seek Medical Help, 85% Face Rising Costs
More than 80 per cent of residents in Delhi-NCR surveyed reported experiencing persistent health issues, including chronic cough, debilitating fatigue, and respiratory irritation due to polluted air, according to a survey.
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"Pushed My Child Into Surgery": Heartbroken Mother Blames Delhi Pollution For Son's Health Crisis
The video showed her son in a hospital bed post-surgery and garnered significant attention online, with many users expressing sympathy and concern.
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Delhi's Air Quality May Worsen Further Due To Volcanic Ash Drift From Ethiopia
Delhi has already been reeling with air pollution for a month; the volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia may further degrade the national capital's air quality, raising serious health concerns, said health experts here on Tuesday.
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Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Are Schools Closed Today In Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad?
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Students, being particularly vulnerable, face health risks if schools remain open. The Delhi government is reportedly considering implementing GRAP IV measures to tackle the worsening situation.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
