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Stringent policies necessary to restrict vehicular pollution: IIT Bombay study

Stringent policies necessary to restrict vehicular pollution: IIT Bombay study

Emissions from motor vehicles are major contributors to urban air pollution in India

25 July,2024 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Here's why most lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers

Here's why most lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers

A study revealed that lung cancer develops 10 years earlier in India than in Western countries

18 July,2024 05:38 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Respiratory problems that threatened lungs in 2023

Respiratory problems that threatened lungs in 2023

In 2023, a range of health issues, including heart, neurological, orthopedic, and respiratory problems, affected many people. Air pollution emerged as a significant factor contributing to lung problems

12 July,2024 07:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
COPD: This disease is emerging as the second most fatal after heart attack

Mid-Day Premium COPD: This disease is emerging as the second most fatal after heart attack

With air pollutants looming large in the air, medical experts stress the urgency of early intervention to enhance awareness around lung health for World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day

12 July,2024 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Beyond the smog: Proactive policy moves to address Mumbai's air quality concerns

Beyond the smog: Proactive policy moves to address Mumbai's air quality concerns

By fostering youth engagement and mainstreaming climate initiatives, a culture of change can be induced that transforms Mumbai into a cleaner, more sustainable city

12 July,2024 06:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
How air pollution affects fertility in men and women

Mid-Day Premium How air pollution affects fertility in men and women

For men, exposure to air pollutants like particulate matter (PM), heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can lead to decreased sperm quality

12 July,2024 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Diwali air pollution: Doctors share tips to prevent respiratory issues

Mid-Day Premium Diwali air pollution: Doctors share tips to prevent respiratory issues

Diwali brings with it severe air pollution. Doctors express concern over the rise in lung diseases among Mumbaikars due to the already persisting poor air quality. To dodge air pollution and prevent respiratory issues, they share preventive measures

12 July,2024 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Bandra's green revolution: Youth battle air quality crisis by planting trees

Mid-Day Premium Bandra's green revolution: Youth battle air quality crisis by planting trees

Starting out with phase 1 of the tree plantation drive, young leaders planted 53 saplings at the Carter Road Promenade to take action against the worsening impact of poor Air Quality Index

12 July,2024 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Air pollution kills 2.1 million in India in 2021

Air pollution kills 2.1 million in India in 2021

Published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent US-based research organisation, in partnership with UNICEF, the report stated that air pollution contributed to the deaths of 1,69,400 children in India under the age of five in 2021

20 June,2024 07:06 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Concrete-nitrogen mix may offer major health, environment benefits: Study

Concrete-nitrogen mix may offer major health, environment benefits: Study

NOx are highly reactive toxic air pollutants which can contribute to acid rain, and ozone layer depletion and pose significant health threats -- particularly in relation to respiratory disease -- contributing to air pollution-related mortality, the researchers said

15 June,2024 01:16 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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