Lung cancer has been strongly associated with smoking, but oncologists are now warning that more cases are being found in non-smokers, particularly in cities known for their air pollution. Experts stress that early detection can greatly increase survival, but most patients do not recognize the first warning signs because they are so mild or can…
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and the very first line of protection against environmental stressors, such as air pollutants. Our skin is continuously attacked by various pollutants. The most common irritants include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), oxides, ozone (O3), particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and cigarette…
Air pollution has become one of the biggest global health challenges, affecting millions of people every year. Polluted air contains harmful particles like PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and toxic chemicals. When we breathe this polluted air, it can damage our lungs, heart, brain, and overall health. Here are…
With winter, smog arrives, and the sky turns grey. Many people expect sore eyes and a dry cough, and what is surprising is the return of joint pain. Clinics across northern India are reporting a clear pattern: more and more patients are arriving with swollen, stiff knees, painful wrists, or aching backs. According to the…
New Delhi – Authorities in India’s capital have urged elementary schools to hold classes online, banned construction and urged people to work from home as the annual plague of air pollution hit the “severe” category in a health warning system for the first time this season. For the first time, the toxic air has drawn…
Air pollution has become one of the major concerns today. We see hazy skies, smell smoke in the air, and instantly feel heaviness when we breathe. When pollution levels go high, the quality of the air we breathe goes down, and this affects the body in many ways. Most people experience symptoms like sore throat,…
Air pollution has now become one of the largest external aggressors to our skin health which silently causes ageing, dullness, pigmentation and acne. The same way the lungs are impacted when breathing polluted air, the skin is the largest and most exposed part of the body and therefore the body is affected by the toxic…
Tree Planting Drives: Communities can organise large-scale tree-planting campaigns in city areas to absorb carbon dioxide and dust particles. “Adopt-a-Tree” programs encourage residents to care for their own street trees, ensuring they thrive year-round. (Image: AI-Generated) Green Roof And Vertical Garden Projects: Schools, offices, and residential buildings can turn unused rooftops and walls into living…
Air pollution is a major problem these days. It has huge consequences on our health. To keep ourselves healthy and fit, and to deal with various consequences of air pollution like lung problems, one needs to practise breathing exercises for at least half an hour a day. (Image: Pexels) Here’s a detailed look at a…
Air-borne pollutants trigger harmful processes through inflammation and oxidative stress in the respiratory system. Peer-reviewed studies suggest that antioxidants can reduce such inflammatory responses and offer a protective effect to the lungs. With air quality worsening in many regions of India post Diwali, the need for precautionary measures has also increased. Air pollution is an…
