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After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the publicToxic smoke from U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities has returned to Earth as "black rain," causing burning eyes and breathin...- This common food may spike Pancreatic Cancer risk — dietitians say to rethink itPancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, impacted by diet, lifestyle, and heredity. Regular intake of red and processed meats, pa...
- 3 foods might be silently raising your cancer risk, warns AIIMS-trained doctorConsuming processed foods, fried items, and alcohol can elevate cancer risk due to harmful compounds and additives. A balanced diet rich in...
- Love chicken tikka or tandoori chicken? Top Hyderabad doctor shares hidden dangers and safe cooking tipsHyderabad-based neurologist, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, highlights potential risks of grilled chicken. High-heat cooking creates harmful compounds, ...
- How does outer space smell like: burnt meat, booze, or rotten eggs? Here is what we knowThose aboard the Apollo moon landings described the scent of outer space as gunpowder-like. On the other hand, those who traversed the Inte...
- Dutch group threatens lawsuit over Tata Steel pollutionA Dutch foundation representing over 1,400 people has begun the process of suing Tata Steel, claiming that the company is responsible for p...
- Stubble burning can exacerbate COVID situation in north: ExpertLast year's stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana had contributed to 44 percent of the pollution in NCR Delhi, according to System of Air Q...
- Pollution can permanently damage a child's brain: UnicefThe findings come at a time when India, particularly in the north, is facing a serious crisis due to rising levels of pollution. Last month...
- 'Underground metro exposes commuters to cancer-causing agents'For the study, published in the journal Aerosol and Air Quality Research, the researchers collected air samples using battery-operated devi...
- Grilled meat consumption increases mortality risk among breast cancer survivorsCooked meat intake is a highly prevalent source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other carcinogenic chemicals.
- BS VI fuel norms will reduce vehicular emission by 51%: StudyThe report, that was submitted to Delhi government in November last year, has observed that during winter, on average vehicles contribute 2...
- Air quality 'worse', justifies odd-even scheme: CSECSE said in its analysis that if half of the cars are off the road, the total toxic load of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides can also...
- IIT Kanpur study finds presence of PAH in Delhi's airThe government has submitted the draft report of the study, that was commissioned in 2013, to the apex court. But it has not yet been made ...
- ‘Very high’ levels of toxic chemicals in Delhi air: StudyThe draft IIT-Kanpur report has found "very high" levels of an extremely toxic group of 100 chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbo...
- Waste burning ban flouted across NCRTwo days after National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a complete ban on burning of waste in the open and announced a fine of Rs 5,000 for it...
- Pollution to be blamed for cold wave in North IndiaExperts said in cold air pollutants accumulate in the atmosphere, especially in the absence of wind, pushing up air pollution levels.
- Kolkata most polluted metro; India has highest PAH level: StudyAmong major metropolis, Kolkata was found to be most polluted city with its pollution levels recorded highest among 8 tropical Asian countr...
- Smoked meat deadlier than liquor, may increase risk of cancerWhen meat or fish is cooked directly over fire, it gets covered with cancer-causing carcinogens, making it more dangerous than even smoking...
- Smoke from field fires can travel up to 1,000km: StudyThe fires that raged through Punjab since the last week of October — deliberately caused by farmers to clear paddy stubbles and ready the f...
- Indian-origin scientist's creation is 'perfect product for cleaning up oil spill'A non-woven cotton carbon absorbent wipe created by an Indian-origin American scientist has successfully picked up oily paste in preliminar...
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