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Air pollution, limited green spaces are increasing risk of asthma: Study

Air pollution, limited green spaces are increasing risk of asthma: Study

Improving these can help prevent one in 10 cases of asthma — a chronic respiratory condition characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult

18 May,2025 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
World Asthma Day: How survivors are navigating rising AQI levels in Mumbai

World Asthma Day: How survivors are navigating rising AQI levels in Mumbai

On World Asthma Day, we reach out to a pulmonologist and survivors who continue to find ways to navigate rising AQI levels in Mumbai. Plus, a case study and a checklist from their own books to keep triggers at bay

05 May,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure as prayers pour in

Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure as prayers pour in

Some blood tests showed 'initial, mild, kidney failure', but doctors said it was under control. The decreased platelet count, necessary for clotting, that was first detected Saturday was stable

24 February,2025 12:34 AM IST | Rome | AP
Pope in critical condition after long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen

Pope in critical condition after long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen

Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on February 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened

23 February,2025 08:15 AM IST | Rome | ANI
Exposure to passive smoke can alter expression of genes in children: Study

Exposure to passive smoke can alter expression of genes in children: Study

The findings, published in the journal Environment International, highlighted why children's exposure to second-hand smoke needs to be reduced

13 February,2025 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Gujarat confirms fourth HMPV case as nine-month-old tests positive

Gujarat confirms fourth HMPV case as nine-month-old tests positive

The first case in Gujarat was recorded on Monday when a two-month-old boy was diagnosed with the viral disease, which presents symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, and cough

11 January,2025 07:16 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Air pollution raising risk of asthma, lung cancer among children: Experts

Air pollution raising risk of asthma, lung cancer among children: Experts

Long-term exposure to air pollution may cause severe harm to the lung health of children and significantly raise the risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases

15 November,2024 02:15 PM IST | Delhi | IANS
Late menopause may increase risk of asthma in women, finds study

Late menopause may increase risk of asthma in women, finds study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman’s health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age of natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma

31 October,2024 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Delhi air pollution: Doctors report 30 per cent rise in asthma, COPD cases

Delhi air pollution: Doctors report 30 per cent rise in asthma, COPD cases

The health experts blamed changing weather and pollution levels for the rise in respiratory disease. Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are at the highest risk

23 October,2024 01:48 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Dust mite exposure can trigger severe allergic reactions, asthma in children

Dust mite exposure can trigger severe allergic reactions, asthma in children

Dust mites -- microscopic creatures found in household dust -- are a leading cause of allergies worldwide. These are so tiny, slightly bigger than human hair diameter, to be visible to the unassisted eye

29 September,2024 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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