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What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
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Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season
As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.
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Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again, Sending Ash 7 Km Into Sky
Mount Ibu on Halmahera Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province erupted, throwing thick black volcanic ash over its peak as high as 7,000 metres, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.
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Explained: Why Australia's Sydney Is Engulfed In Smoke For Days
The city of Sydney in Australia is currently engulfed in thick wood smoke resulting from the hazard reduction burns ahead of the wildfire season.
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"Crime Against Humanity": Delhi Air Turns "Hazardous", Parents Want Schools Shut
Delhi's 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the "severe" and "hazardous" categories in nearly all monitoring stations
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School Near Bhalswa Landfill Closed For A Week Due To Smoke From Massive Fire
"There is a thick layer of hazardous smoke in the area making it difficult for children to breathe and the whole area is foggy and hence the visibility is low. The school has been closed for a week," Father Santhosh, Director of Deepti Foundation said.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Second-Hand Smoke Can Have A Devastating Impact On Health, Here's How
World No Tobacco Day: This day tries to highlight the hazards linked with tobacco use and how it can harm your health. Secondhand smoke is also dangerous to one's health. Read here to know how.
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Mud Stops Play: After Smog, Wind, Rain, New Challenge For Australian Open
The dirty rain, blamed on smoke hanging in the air from Australia's raging bushfires, is just the latest hazard at Australian Open.
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Can Smoking Lead To Depression? Here What Recent Research Has To Say
A study found that smoking can lead to depression and that smokers are 2-3 times more likely to have clinical depression as compared to those who never smoked. Read here to know more.
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Bushfire Smoke Casts Doubt On Start Of Australian Open In Melbourne
On Monday, air quality in Melbourne was downgraded from 'very poor' to 'hazardous', prompting health warnings from authorities.
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Sydney Chokes With Air Quality Over 12 Times Worse Than "Hazardous"
Bushfire smoke smothered Sydney on Tuesday, setting off fire alarms, suspending ferry services and triggering health warnings over choking air pollution.
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Obesity And Smoking May Harm Your Bones, Says Study
Smoking and obesity both are associated with many health hazards. These two are also linked with poor bone health according to study. These two are modifiable factors which can be controlled to preserve bone health.
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E-Cigarettes More Harmful To Heart Than Tobacco: Study; Know Tips To Quit E-Cigarettes
There are many health issues associated with the use of e-cigarettes. Researchers have found that electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes might be just as harmful to the heart, than traditional cigarettes. Know some tips to quit e-cigarettes.
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Smoking Cigarettes May Increase Depression Risk: Study; Quit Smoking Today, Here Are Some Tips Which Might Help
The health hazards of smoking are not limited to just lungs. If you are a regular smoker, quit now as researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. Here are some tips to quit smoking which might help.
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Hazardous Smoke Blankets Sydney As Winds Fan Australia Bushfires
Sydney was wreathed in hazardous smoke on Thursday as strong winds fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia's east coast, prompting health warnings for the city that is home to more than 5 million people and the state of New South Wales (NSW).
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What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
-
Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season
As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.
-
Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again, Sending Ash 7 Km Into Sky
Mount Ibu on Halmahera Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province erupted, throwing thick black volcanic ash over its peak as high as 7,000 metres, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.
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Explained: Why Australia's Sydney Is Engulfed In Smoke For Days
The city of Sydney in Australia is currently engulfed in thick wood smoke resulting from the hazard reduction burns ahead of the wildfire season.
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"Crime Against Humanity": Delhi Air Turns "Hazardous", Parents Want Schools Shut
Delhi's 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the "severe" and "hazardous" categories in nearly all monitoring stations
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School Near Bhalswa Landfill Closed For A Week Due To Smoke From Massive Fire
"There is a thick layer of hazardous smoke in the area making it difficult for children to breathe and the whole area is foggy and hence the visibility is low. The school has been closed for a week," Father Santhosh, Director of Deepti Foundation said.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Second-Hand Smoke Can Have A Devastating Impact On Health, Here's How
World No Tobacco Day: This day tries to highlight the hazards linked with tobacco use and how it can harm your health. Secondhand smoke is also dangerous to one's health. Read here to know how.
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Mud Stops Play: After Smog, Wind, Rain, New Challenge For Australian Open
The dirty rain, blamed on smoke hanging in the air from Australia's raging bushfires, is just the latest hazard at Australian Open.
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Can Smoking Lead To Depression? Here What Recent Research Has To Say
A study found that smoking can lead to depression and that smokers are 2-3 times more likely to have clinical depression as compared to those who never smoked. Read here to know more.
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Bushfire Smoke Casts Doubt On Start Of Australian Open In Melbourne
On Monday, air quality in Melbourne was downgraded from 'very poor' to 'hazardous', prompting health warnings from authorities.
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Sydney Chokes With Air Quality Over 12 Times Worse Than "Hazardous"
Bushfire smoke smothered Sydney on Tuesday, setting off fire alarms, suspending ferry services and triggering health warnings over choking air pollution.
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Obesity And Smoking May Harm Your Bones, Says Study
Smoking and obesity both are associated with many health hazards. These two are also linked with poor bone health according to study. These two are modifiable factors which can be controlled to preserve bone health.
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E-Cigarettes More Harmful To Heart Than Tobacco: Study; Know Tips To Quit E-Cigarettes
There are many health issues associated with the use of e-cigarettes. Researchers have found that electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes might be just as harmful to the heart, than traditional cigarettes. Know some tips to quit e-cigarettes.
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Smoking Cigarettes May Increase Depression Risk: Study; Quit Smoking Today, Here Are Some Tips Which Might Help
The health hazards of smoking are not limited to just lungs. If you are a regular smoker, quit now as researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. Here are some tips to quit smoking which might help.
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Hazardous Smoke Blankets Sydney As Winds Fan Australia Bushfires
Sydney was wreathed in hazardous smoke on Thursday as strong winds fanned dozens of bushfires across Australia's east coast, prompting health warnings for the city that is home to more than 5 million people and the state of New South Wales (NSW).
