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AIR POLLUTION AND STROKE
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
Air pollution is making India sicker all year: Doctors link toxic air to heart disease, strokes and brain disorders; Are policies enough to save lives?In India, air pollution looms large as a year-round menace, compromising the well-being of millions. Health experts indicate a concerning u...
Public health at very high risk, serious measures should be taken: Top Expert on increasing air pollution in DelhiNaresh Trehan said that the increasing air pollution in Delhi remains a cause of concern for public health. Speaking on preventive measures...
Hyderabad neurologist reveals 10 surprising stroke risks many people ignore, warns against hidden lifestyle triggersHyderabad neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar is urging the public to recognise lesser known stroke risks affecting younger adults. In a recent ad...
HEPA air purifiers may help lower blood pressure, study saysA recent study has revealed that HEPA air purifiers may help in lowering blood pressure, particularly for people frequently exposed to high...
Air pollution: Every day, 464 children in India die: Report464 children under 5 die daily in India due to air pollution, surpassing tobacco & diabetes as leading cause of death. China & India accoun...
Study Links outdoor artificial light exposure to increased stroke riskA recent study conducted in China involving over 28,000 adults has found a potential link between exposure to outdoor artificial light at n...
Research finds exposure to air pollution can lead to increased stroke risk within 5 daysA recent study published in the journal Neurology suggests that short-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of stroke. The m...
Exposure to air pollution linked to increased stroke risk within 5 days: StudyShort-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a study. The meta analysis, published recen...
Exposure to air pollution hurts heart, ups risk of cardiac arrest & stroke, says studyPolluted air can also increase the chance of mortality due to cardiovascular diseases.
Environment Day: Climate change, toxic air remain issues of deep concern for India, say expertsExperts said while air pollution was a leading cause of asthma, stroke, lung cancer and premature deaths, climate change has a sizable impa...
Long-term exposure to tiny air pollutants can increase risk of strokeTiny particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter can enter deep into the lungs.
Spending too much time in the kitchen? Pollution-causing fumes may up heart attack riskExposure to indoor air pollution may even up stroke risk.
Do you live in an area with high air pollution? You are more susceptible to a heart attackTiny particles in polluted air can travel from the lungs into the bloodstream.
Among metros, Delhi worst hit by PM2.5: StudyShort-term exposure to PM2.5, a widespread air pollutant, causes bronchitis, allergies, persistent cough and inflammation of airways.
Delhi will record world's largest number of premature deaths due to air pollutionIn another 10 years, Delhi will record the world's largest number of premature deaths due to air pollution among all mega cities in the wor...
Long-term exposure to air pollution damages brainLong-term exposure to air pollution can cause damage to brain structure and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.
Autos with 2-stroke engines to blame for air pollutionKarnataka’s transport department’s scheme offered a subsidy of Rs 30,000 to those switching to a new model auto that currently costs about .
Delhi air deteriorated to "hazardous" levels, doctors sound cautionUS embassy's pollution monitoring station has advised people to "avoid all physical activity outdoors".