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...
29 Oct, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
Toxic smog may be eroding brain health, worsening Dementia: StudyDelhi's air pollution poses a threat to the brain health of older adults. High levels of PM2.5 are linked to increased risk of dementia and...
21 Sep, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Is cleaning the air making Earth hotter? Scientists reveal a hidden side to pollution controlScientists warn that while reducing air pollution is vital for human health, it also exposes the Earth to stronger warming. Countries like ...
16 Jul, 2025, 03.56 PM IST
Health emergency: Human brain becoming a plastic storehouse, linked to dementia surge in US; current situation and precautionary measuresScientists have found microplastics in human brains. The study links these plastics to a rise in dementia cases in the United States. Resea...
17 May, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Autism spectrum disorder: Causes, diagnosis, and treatmentsAutism spectrum disorder's increase in diagnoses is linked to improved screening and broader behavioural criteria. Risk factors include gen...
14 Jan, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
Daily food intake of these foods items can increase chances of diabetes by 17%: StudyReplacing ultra-processed foods with unprocessed or minimally processed food lowers diabetes risk, confirms a Lancet Regional Health study....
13 Oct, 2024, 11.23 AM IST
New study reveals alarming link between air pollution & Parkinson's disease riskThe study urges stricter pollution policies to mitigate the risk of Parkinson's and related illnesses.
31 Oct, 2023, 08.03 PM IST
How dangerous is Nipah virus. What happens when you get it. Can you survive the deadly virus? Here is allKerala is dealing with the reemergence of the Nipah virus, with two deaths and three people under quarantine. This is the fourth occurrence...
15 Sep, 2023, 01.14 PM IST
Stroke caused 7 lakh deaths in India in 2019: StudyThe paper is a collaborative effort between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Instit...
15 Jul, 2021, 10.46 AM IST
Contribution of neuro NCDs to India's disease burden more than doubled from 1990-2009According to the findings, the burden of non-communicable neurological disorders is increasing in India mainly due to the ageing of the pop...
14 Jul, 2021, 02.37 PM IST
World Pneumonia Day: Don't ignore minor signs; visit a doctor if sharp chest pain, dry cough persistLata Mangeshkar is suffering from pneumonia along with left ventricular failure.
12 Nov, 2019, 12.06 PM IST
Time to see air pollution as a human rights threat: U.N.HEALTH-POLLUTION/Time to see air pollution as a human rights threat: U.N.
05 Mar, 2019, 09.14 AM IST
Experts seek Centre’s intervention to counter air pollution impact on healthPublic health experts from different parts of the country have called on the Centre to include a mitigation and prevention strategy for the...
17 May, 2018, 08.34 PM IST
Shiv Nadar University researchers say new compound can help contain mercury poisoningThe process takes a few minutes to hours, depending upon the form in which the organic mercury pollutant is present, the university said in...
22 Dec, 2015, 01.40 PM IST
Elder Pharma looks for glowing presence in skin care segmentThe Mumbai-based drugmaker is targeting a turnover of Rs 1,000 crore by 2017 with its national and international operations contributing eq...
07 Sep, 2014, 03.40 PM IST
- Act against conventional pollution, cell tower radiation, experts exhort
On World Environment Day, TOI assesses the impact of various sources of pollution on our health and surroundings
05 Jun, 2013, 05.25 AM IST
The Perils of EndosulfanIndia is strangely reluctant to ban this pesticide despite mounting evidence of its collateral damage.
26 Apr, 2011, 06.58 AM IST