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Childhood Asthma On The Rise: Causes, Triggers, And Management Strategies
Childhood asthma arises from a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that inflame and narrow airways in children.
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
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Gujarat Students Make Breakthrough: Glow-In-The-Dark Bacteria Discovered
Bioluminescent bacteria hold potential for future applications in environmental conservation, pollution monitoring, and as bio-indicators.
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Air Pollution Could Be Linked With Increased Migraine Activity, Finds Study
Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study.
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From Pollution to Sun Exposure, Dermatologist Tells Soha Ali Khan About Common Pigmentation Triggers
Environmental stressors like sun exposure, pollution, smoking, lifestyle habits, and lack of sleep can contribute to pigmentation issues on your skin
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Study Reveals How Rising Light Pollution Affects Planet Earth
Urbanisation and easy energy access are driving light pollution in developing regions.
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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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Study Finds Microplastics In Bile: What This Digestive Fluid Does In Your Body
A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should matter to you.
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Government's Rs 22,000-Crore Plan To Fix Delhi's Yamuna, Air Pollution
17 departments will now be required to track and report their spending against green goals
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Sunken Soviet Sub Is Spewing Radiation, Scientists Warn of Escalating Ocean Danger
A new study finds a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine in the Norwegian Sea is leaking radiation in bursts, but environmental impact remains limited so far.
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AIIMS-Delhi To Study Link Between Lung Cancer And Air Pollution
The AIIMS-Delhi is set to conduct the AIRCARE study, which plans to study the correlation between particulate matter and how it is causing lung cancer.
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Toxic Airborne Pollutants From Bombing In Iran Pose Serious Health Risks
People in war zones, where they are already under stress, can reduce their health risks by staying indoors in the days after military attacks, if possible. Keeping windows and doors closed can help reduce the amount of polluted ambient air
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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Black Rain Health Risks Explained: WHO Warns Of Toxic Fallout In Iran
The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from "black rain" reported in Iran after oil facility fires. Here's what black rain is, why it occurs, its health effects and precautions to stay safe.
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Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Alzheimer Disease, Finds New Study
Longterm air pollution exposure raises Alzheimer's risk directly, major US study finds, highlighting urgent need to protect brain health in older adults.
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Childhood Asthma On The Rise: Causes, Triggers, And Management Strategies
Childhood asthma arises from a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that inflame and narrow airways in children.
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Children May Be More Vulnerable To Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Water And Medicines: Study
The study focuses on a chemical called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which can be present in polluted water, processed foods, and some medications. This chemical has long been known to be potentially cancer-causing.
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Gujarat Students Make Breakthrough: Glow-In-The-Dark Bacteria Discovered
Bioluminescent bacteria hold potential for future applications in environmental conservation, pollution monitoring, and as bio-indicators.
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Air Pollution Could Be Linked With Increased Migraine Activity, Finds Study
Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study.
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From Pollution to Sun Exposure, Dermatologist Tells Soha Ali Khan About Common Pigmentation Triggers
Environmental stressors like sun exposure, pollution, smoking, lifestyle habits, and lack of sleep can contribute to pigmentation issues on your skin
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Study Reveals How Rising Light Pollution Affects Planet Earth
Urbanisation and easy energy access are driving light pollution in developing regions.
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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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Study Finds Microplastics In Bile: What This Digestive Fluid Does In Your Body
A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should matter to you.
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Government's Rs 22,000-Crore Plan To Fix Delhi's Yamuna, Air Pollution
17 departments will now be required to track and report their spending against green goals
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Sunken Soviet Sub Is Spewing Radiation, Scientists Warn of Escalating Ocean Danger
A new study finds a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine in the Norwegian Sea is leaking radiation in bursts, but environmental impact remains limited so far.
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AIIMS-Delhi To Study Link Between Lung Cancer And Air Pollution
The AIIMS-Delhi is set to conduct the AIRCARE study, which plans to study the correlation between particulate matter and how it is causing lung cancer.
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Toxic Airborne Pollutants From Bombing In Iran Pose Serious Health Risks
People in war zones, where they are already under stress, can reduce their health risks by staying indoors in the days after military attacks, if possible. Keeping windows and doors closed can help reduce the amount of polluted ambient air
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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Black Rain Health Risks Explained: WHO Warns Of Toxic Fallout In Iran
The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from "black rain" reported in Iran after oil facility fires. Here's what black rain is, why it occurs, its health effects and precautions to stay safe.
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Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Alzheimer Disease, Finds New Study
Longterm air pollution exposure raises Alzheimer's risk directly, major US study finds, highlighting urgent need to protect brain health in older adults.
