As pollution in the metros peak to hazardous levels, we are left to deal with its consequences on our health and mind. So what secrets does Yoga have to help us deal with the ordeal of increasing toxicity? Not just physical ...
With Diwali around the corner, the air is already filled with festive spirit. This is, of course, a wonderful time to celebrate with firecrackers, sweets and dazzling clothes. But along with the fine celebrations, there comes along with it a lot ...
You might have heard of air pollution affecting your respiratory system, heart and the lungs, but here is a new study that show how air pollution affects your kidneys as well. The study was conducted by researchers at Washington University School ...
The rise in population in the urban areas has led to the tremendous increase in the number of vehicles. This in turn has given rise to the air pollution across all the major cities in India. The impact of air pollution ...
If you thought driving a car on a heavily polluted road may be safe, think twice. According to a new study, car cabins contain extremely high levels of some harmful particulate matter, twice the amount previously thought. The findings showed the ...
An increase in the pollution level can increase the risk of several health issues. Exposure to ozone, a powerful greenhouse gas, may cause cardiovascular disease such as heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke, according to a new study of Chinese adults. ...
Is your bedroom next to a noisy street? Beware, according to a study, long-term exposure to a noisy environment, particularly at night may be associated with infertility in men. The researchers found that regular exposure to night noise level above or ...
The World Environment Day is observed on 5th of June every year to raise awareness on various environmental issues. Global warming, air pollution and even wildlife extinction are some burning issues. The theme of this year is 'Connecting People to Nature'. ...
The foam-spewing lakes of Bengaluru, the smoggy Delhi city with zero visibility and the disastrous oil spill of the Chennai shores - environmental pollution is staring at us point blank today. It has turned into one of the gravest problems humankind ...
People exposed to particulate matter (PM) emitted mainly from diesel used in vehicles may be at greater risk of developing heart attack, heart failure and death, researchers warned.The findings showed that exposure to PM 2.5 from diesel can lead to systemic ...
Apart from affecting breathing and lung function, people exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollutants for a prolonged period may also have sleep disruptions, researchers say. The findings showed that traffic related air pollution known as nitrogen dioxide (NO2) caused ...
Asthma is considered to be a deadly disease. People suffering from Asthma seem to suffer their entire life. It is very common these days among adults and kids and it is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. ...