Last Updated:September 14, 2025, 13:26 IST From traffic congestion to unchecked industrial emissions, millions breathe in harmful chemicals and fine particles daily without realising the damage being done. Non-smokers and younger populations are increasingly affected. When we think of lung cancer, smoking is often the first culprit that comes to mind. But in India’s cities,…
Oslo —The world’s first commercial service offering carbon storage off Norway’s coast has carried out its inaugural CO2 injection into the North Sea seabed, the Northern Lights consortium operating the site said Monday. The project by Northern Lights, which is led by oil giants Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies, involves transporting and burying CO2 captured at smokestacks…
A recent study reveals a concerning link between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Researchers found a statistically significant association between pollutants like PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and soot, and a higher incidence of dementia. This silent threat is around us. It’s not invisible, but yet…
Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 14:03 IST Not just smoking tobacco, lung cancer can also be caused due to a mix of environmental, occupational, and genetic factors. Environmental and occupational carcinogens contribute to increasing the risk of lung cancer. When we think of lung cancer, cigarettes are the first culprit that comes to mind. And rightly…
Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 10:02 IST In the recent times, lung cancer has also been diagnosed among non-smokers. An oncologist explains the six key reasons that might be behind this contributing to the health concern. Poor air quality in cities like Delhi contributes to lung cancer risk. Once thought to be a smoker’s disease, lung…
