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New Delhi: Emissions from the global plastics system –greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles, and toxic chemicals released particularly from plastics production processes — could double health risks by 2040, if no meaningful action is taken to change current practices, according to a study on Tuesday. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, identified health…
New Delhi: Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child’s developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood regulation, according to a study. Air pollution causes harmful contaminants, such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone, to circulate in the environment. The study led by physician-scientists at Oregon Health…
England: A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity. The study analysed data from more than 1.5 million adults tracked for more than a decade in countries including the UK, Taiwan, China, Denmark and the…
A persistent cough is usually linked to minor problems such as allergies, a common cold, or throat irritation. However, if a cough refuses to subside for weeks and gradually worsens, it could be an early symptom of lung cancer. Lung cancer is a condition in which cells in the lungs become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably,…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping proposal to weaken federal vehicle mileage rules, reversing a central climate policy of the Biden administration and easing long-standing regulatory pressure on automakers to boost fuel efficiency. The plan, expected to be finalised next year, would sharply scale back fuel-economy gains through the 2031 model year and…
Last Updated:December 03, 2025, 4:23 pm IST The Union minister said that Delhi’s 62 hotspots must be addressed urgently through better traffic management, removal of encroachments and quick installation of foot-over bridges. Delhi Chokes: Smog Thickens, Ethiopian Ash Cloud Seen Over City Amid the concern over the rising air quality index (AQI) in the national…
Lung cancer has been strongly associated with smoking, but oncologists are now warning that more cases are being found in non-smokers, particularly in cities known for their air pollution. Experts stress that early detection can greatly increase survival, but most patients do not recognize the first warning signs because they are so mild or can…
Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 10:07 IST The air quality remained in the ‘severe’ range for several areas, with Mundka recording the highest pollution level in the city with an AQI of 436. An image of New Delhi shrouded in smog amid deteriorating air quality. (Image: PTI) Delhiites woke up to toxic air on Friday as…
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and the very first line of protection against environmental stressors, such as air pollutants. Our skin is continuously attacked by various pollutants. The most common irritants include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), oxides, ozone (O3), particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and cigarette…
Air pollution has become one of the biggest global health challenges, affecting millions of people every year. Polluted air contains harmful particles like PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and toxic chemicals. When we breathe this polluted air, it can damage our lungs, heart, brain, and overall health. Here are…