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Aspirin may lessen the effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. (Photo: ANI)

Can aspirin control damage caused by air pollution?

Aspirin might decrease harm caused by air pollution.

9 Oct 2019 4:26 PM IST

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

'Polluted' Thane needs action plan

According to MPCB data, Thane district has the highest number of highly polluted industries in the state.

23 Aug 2019 6:25 AM IST

Air pollution can cause Age-related Macular Degeneration, or AMD. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution from cars can cause this eye disease

A degenerative eye disease has been linked to heavy air pollution from cars.

21 Aug 2019 1:26 PM IST

Although further epidemiological evidence is needed to confirm our findings, ideally through longitudinal studies, these data suggest that public policies aimed at reducing air pollution will greatly benefit cardiovascular health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Transport emission highest

Emissions from transport (16.4 per cent) and industry (15 per cent) have been found to be the primary contributors to...

7 Aug 2019 2:45 AM IST

Buildings are not just a structure of steel and cement, but shifting ecosystems where we spend the majority of our lives. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware of degrading indoor air quality

Green designs for buildings are an alternative to better the air quality inside the buildings.

1 Aug 2019 4:10 PM IST

Although further epidemiological evidence is needed to confirm our findings, ideally through longitudinal studies, these data suggest that public policies aimed at reducing air pollution will greatly benefit cardiovascular health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hypertension on the rise in Indian women due to air pollution

Air pollution in India linked to increased hypertension risk in women: Study.

27 Jun 2019 10:27 AM IST

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

1 lakh kids under 5 yrs of age die of air pollution each yr: Study

Risk higher for girls as 9.6 out of 10,000 die due to bad air: CSE report.

6 Jun 2019 6:29 AM IST

With the ongoing winter season, the pollution levels become worse every year. The number of deaths due to air pollution have increased and diseases related to air pollution have worsened.

Initiative to cut capital's air pollution

Experts highlighted how much each individual on average contributes to air pollution.

5 Jun 2019 5:38 AM IST

Drilling and digging take place night and day, with no practices or rules being followed to reduce suspended particle matter.

India's deadly gas chamber

Around four million of the approximately seven million people who die from air pollution-related diseases every year...

5 Jun 2019 12:31 AM IST

The study found that being in a polluted city reduced measures of lung function by an average of 6 per cent and by as much as 20 per cent in some people. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tourists at risk due air pollution

Pollution puts International travellers' health at risk.

31 May 2019 7:00 PM IST

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution can cause birth defects

Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers.

29 May 2019 7:30 PM IST

Among those exposed to higher levels of recent TRAP, there were significant increases of myo-inositol in the brain, compared to those with lower TRAP exposure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Air pollution can affect central nervous system

Air pollution linked to childhood anxiety, study suggests.

28 May 2019 8:00 PM IST