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Premature births and low birth weight also increases risk for vision and hearing problems, learning problems and even death. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution could be the cause for premature delivery, says study

Experts are of the firm opinion that the study proves that mums-to-be should avoid heavy pollution areas.

28 July 2017 2:05 PM IST

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How 'toxic' is Delhi's air? Study sheds light

A study has found that the ultrafine particulates in Delhi's air, mainly PM2.5 and PM10, are made of less harmful...

23 July 2017 1:52 PM IST

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Half of cancer risk factors in China modifiable: report

The leading cause of death in China is cancer.

7 July 2017 12:41 PM IST

In a live discussion on Thursday on Facebook, CSEs director general Sunita Narain and executive director Anumita Roychowdhury talked about the impact of recent actions and also the link between early deaths and air pollution.

Niti Aayog policy promotes metro rail, proposes high tax on SUVs

The draft says that the policy to promote electric and hybrid vehicles needs to be supported.

28 Jun 2017 4:43 PM IST

PM2.5 causes systemic inflammation, vasoconstriction and raised blood pressure (Photo: AFP)

Pollution caused by diesel can increase heart attack risk

Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) causes localised inflammation of the lungs.

28 May 2017 1:44 PM IST

Research has suggested that children may have different telomere shortening regulation than adults, which might make them more vulnerable to the damaging effects of air pollution.

Air pollution may cause DNA damage in children

Young people with asthma also have evidence of telomere shortening, a type of DNA damage typically associated with...

23 May 2017 1:57 AM IST

Air pollution also increases the lifelong risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer (Photo: AFP)

HC proposes task force for check on air pollution

A bench of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Pratibha M. Singh said that instead of the court giving directions from time to...

19 May 2017 3:13 AM IST

According to the report, 1.2 million deaths take place every year in India due to air pollution.

DisCourse: Act now or vanish into thin air

A look at successful examples around the world at a time when increasing levels of pollution offer both challenges &...

7 May 2017 2:26 AM IST

DisCourse: Deadly homes, killer aura

DisCourse: Deadly homes, killer aura

Out of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, 11 are in India.

7 May 2017 2:19 AM IST

The business development team of Chakr Innovation.

A Chakr' that recycles pollution

A group of city-based engineers have created a device that uses soot emitted from diesel generators to create paint and...

1 May 2017 12:37 AM IST

In a live discussion on Thursday on Facebook, CSEs director general Sunita Narain and executive director Anumita Roychowdhury talked about the impact of recent actions and also the link between early deaths and air pollution.

Ban diesel vehicles for their emission: Centre to NGT

The NGT had banned 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR saying "they are the prime source of air pollution in...

27 April 2017 5:56 PM IST

Scientists have long known that air pollution increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and heart failure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may increase heart disease risk: study

Changes in HDL levels may already appear after brief and medium-length exposures to air pollution, researchers said.

14 April 2017 8:59 PM IST