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Diwali Health Risks: 8 Things To Watch Beyond Air Pollution This Festive Season
Diwali celebrations can bring more than air pollution. From firecracker-related eye injuries and burns to foodborne illness, blood sugar spikes and sleep disruption, here are eight health risks to watch out for and practical ways to reduce them.
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Living Near A Golf Course: Could The Green Views Come With Hidden Health Risks?
Golf courses use chemicals to maintain putting greens, fairways and other landscaped areas, including products intended to control weeds, insects and fungal diseases.
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Air Pollution Is Not A One-Ministry Problem, Says Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Air pollution increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Addressing it requires sustained action across multiple sectors, including transport, industry, household fuels and waste management.
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International Symposium Confirms Alcohol As Group 1 Carcinogen With No Safe Consumption Level
Any level of consumption increases health risks, and it is generally considered that there is no absolutely safe threshold for intake
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World's First HIV-To-HIV Lung Transplant Offers New Hope For Patients
Doctors at NYU Langone Health in the US have successfully performed the world's first lung transplant between an HIV-positive donor and an HIV-positive recipient. Experts say the breakthrough could significantly expand organ access for people living with HIV.
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40,000 Evacuated As Chemical Tank Leak Threatens Explosion In California
A storage tank holding between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons (22,700 and 26,500 liters) of methyl methacrylate overheated Thursday and began venting vapors into the air at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove
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Not Just Disrupted Sleep, New Study Says Drinking Coffee At Night Can Lead To Risky Behaviour In Women
A new study finds that drinking coffee at night may do more than disrupt sleep, it could increase impulsive and risky behaviour, especially in women.
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Not Just Disrupted Sleep, New Study Says Drinking Coffee At Night Can Lead To Risky Behaviour In Women
A new study finds that drinking coffee at night may do more than disrupt sleep, it could increase impulsive and risky behaviour, especially in women.
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Eating Too Much Processed Food With Preservatives May Increase Cancer Risk: Study
People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.
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Eating Too Much Processed Food With Preservatives May Increase Cancer Risk: Study
People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.
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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'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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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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Night Shifts Increase Heart Health Risk; Here's What You Can Do
We discuss in depth how night shifts can increase your risk of heart disease and what tips can you follow to reduce your risk.
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Diwali Health Risks: 8 Things To Watch Beyond Air Pollution This Festive Season
Diwali celebrations can bring more than air pollution. From firecracker-related eye injuries and burns to foodborne illness, blood sugar spikes and sleep disruption, here are eight health risks to watch out for and practical ways to reduce them.
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Living Near A Golf Course: Could The Green Views Come With Hidden Health Risks?
Golf courses use chemicals to maintain putting greens, fairways and other landscaped areas, including products intended to control weeds, insects and fungal diseases.
-
Air Pollution Is Not A One-Ministry Problem, Says Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Air pollution increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Addressing it requires sustained action across multiple sectors, including transport, industry, household fuels and waste management.
-
International Symposium Confirms Alcohol As Group 1 Carcinogen With No Safe Consumption Level
Any level of consumption increases health risks, and it is generally considered that there is no absolutely safe threshold for intake
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World's First HIV-To-HIV Lung Transplant Offers New Hope For Patients
Doctors at NYU Langone Health in the US have successfully performed the world's first lung transplant between an HIV-positive donor and an HIV-positive recipient. Experts say the breakthrough could significantly expand organ access for people living with HIV.
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40,000 Evacuated As Chemical Tank Leak Threatens Explosion In California
A storage tank holding between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons (22,700 and 26,500 liters) of methyl methacrylate overheated Thursday and began venting vapors into the air at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove
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Not Just Disrupted Sleep, New Study Says Drinking Coffee At Night Can Lead To Risky Behaviour In Women
A new study finds that drinking coffee at night may do more than disrupt sleep, it could increase impulsive and risky behaviour, especially in women.
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Not Just Disrupted Sleep, New Study Says Drinking Coffee At Night Can Lead To Risky Behaviour In Women
A new study finds that drinking coffee at night may do more than disrupt sleep, it could increase impulsive and risky behaviour, especially in women.
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Eating Too Much Processed Food With Preservatives May Increase Cancer Risk: Study
People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.
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Eating Too Much Processed Food With Preservatives May Increase Cancer Risk: Study
People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.
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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'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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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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Night Shifts Increase Heart Health Risk; Here's What You Can Do
We discuss in depth how night shifts can increase your risk of heart disease and what tips can you follow to reduce your risk.
