Deadly Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in New York kills 3 and symptoms are similar to Covid. How you can protect yourselfLegionnaires' disease has struck New York City, resulting in three deaths and over 600 illnesses. Health officials are investigating a clus...
07 Aug, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
New York City witnesses Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. Symptoms, treatment, how to preventLegionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread in building water systems. ...
06 Aug, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Emergency air quality alert in New York as Canadian wildfire crisis escalates. Here's how you can track and what you should doDue to Canadian wildfires, New York State issued an air quality health advisory effective until midnight August 4, impacting numerous count...
04 Aug, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
What seemed like heartburn after weight loss injections was actually cancer: Here’s what happenedA woman's experience highlights the importance of recognising persistent heartburn as a possible sign of stomach cancer, especially when ac...
19 Jul, 2025, 08.01 PM IST
Wildfire smoke linked to asthma spike in Canada, new study warnsA recent Canadian study reveals a surge in asthma cases during the 2023 wildfire season. Emergency room visits spiked during the initial sm...
05 May, 2025, 07.16 PM IST
Wildfires can harm your health, even if you're far away, experts sayAir quality worsened Tuesday evening in Pacific Palisades, Southern California, as wildfires created risky conditions for children, older a...
08 Jan, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
What is carbon monoxide poisoning and its symptoms? 12 Indians suspected to have died from it at Georgia resortTwelve Indian nationals were found dead in a Georgian mountain resort restaurant, likely due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A power generato...
16 Dec, 2024, 10.14 PM IST
What is pulmonary fibrosis? Zakir Hussain had this rare lung diseaseFamous tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in a San Francisco hospital, his family revealed on Monday. They stated that his deat...
16 Dec, 2024, 10.28 AM IST
Protecting pets from Canadian Wildfire smoke: Tips to ensure their safetyAmid the Canadian wildfires, experts have advised limiting outdoor time for pets and monitoring behavior for signs of distress. Here are so...
29 Jun, 2023, 10.12 PM IST
World No-Tobacco Day: Risk for oral cancer in smokers 10 times higher than that of non-smokersIn 2020, oral and lip cancer was the most common form of cancer in men in India.
31 May, 2022, 08.29 AM IST
Pollution isn't the only reason. Exercise, money problems & job stress can also trigger asthmaExposure to strong smells such as perfumes and odours can also trigger asthma in patients.
03 May, 2022, 05.14 PM IST
GSK launches once daily, single inhaler-triple therapy for COPD patientsTrelegy is delivered via the innovative Ellipta inhaler that provides accurate dosing through its consistent dose delivery mechanism and is...
26 Apr, 2022, 01.35 PM IST
Do you have a stubborn cough that isn't going? It may be 'seasonal' bronchitisIt is usually caused by environmental changes and constant irritants such as smoking.
29 Jan, 2019, 11.33 AM IST
Non-smokers can get lung cancer and the reasons are around usLung cancer in non-smokers not only has a different set of possible causative agents, but also a different behaviour and treatment outcome.
19 Sep, 2017, 12.23 PM IST
Don't ignore that persistent back-ache! It could be the first sign of lung cancerWatch out for air pollution, second-hand smoking and background radiation.
31 Jan, 2017, 11.47 AM IST
5 cigarettes a day would cost you more than Rs 1 crore by the time you hit 60Poor health due to smoking may also cost you your job. A company may want to promote an energetic person rather than someone who calls in s...
31 May, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
Parents, take note! Smoking at home may make your child illChildren who lived with a smoker were significantly more likely to have had any medical care visit, including sick care.
02 May, 2016, 06.26 PM IST