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PM2.5 causes systemic inflammation, vasoconstriction and raised blood pressure (Photo: AFP)

Pollution caused by diesel can increase heart attack risk

Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) causes localised inflammation of the lungs.

28 May 2017 1:44 PM IST

Air pollution also increases the lifelong risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer (Photo: AFP)

WHO says 1.7 million children die of pollution a year

Their developing organs and immune systems, and smaller bodies and airways, make them especially vulnerable to dirty air...

6 March 2017 9:25 AM IST

The report reveals high lead content in air and bears borderline indications of approaching danger on other parameters (Photo: AFP)

Mangaluru's air pollution levels above standard limit

The report contained results obtained from the study and they urged the minister to initiate remedial measures to curb...

5 March 2017 6:58 PM IST

Premature births and low birth weight also increases risk for vision and hearing problems, learning problems and even death. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution could be the cause for premature delivery, says study

Experts are of the firm opinion that the study proves that mums-to-be should avoid heavy pollution areas.

28 July 2017 2:05 PM IST

Research has suggested that children may have different telomere shortening regulation than adults, which might make them more vulnerable to the damaging effects of air pollution.

Air pollution may cause DNA damage in children

Young people with asthma also have evidence of telomere shortening, a type of DNA damage typically associated with...

23 May 2017 1:57 AM IST

Air pollution also increases the lifelong risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer (Photo: AFP)

HC proposes task force for check on air pollution

A bench of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Pratibha M. Singh said that instead of the court giving directions from time to...

19 May 2017 3:13 AM IST

A traffic policeman wears a pollution mask due to heavy smog and air pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi likely to greet New Year with 'very poor' quality air

"The pollution level at present is in very poor category.It is likely to remain in very poor category until new year.

31 Dec 2016 10:10 AM IST

Government resorted to announcing myopic measures such as installation of air purifiers and mist fountains at the traffic intersections.

Living in a gas chamber

Will Delhi continue to breathe a potent cocktail of toxic emissions?

31 Dec 2016 2:49 AM IST

It forecast that the levels are likely to be 211 and 337 respectively tomorrow. The new years eve may see some improvement though. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality enters 'severe' zone yet again

Air quality had started falling again on December 27. The average AQI of December 27 and 28 were 329 and 385, both in...

30 Dec 2016 10:03 AM IST

In Delhi, the situation is so alarming that emergency will have to be declared there, Union Minister Anil Dave said. (Photo: PTI)

Noise, air pollution exceed limit in Delhi, says Anil Dave

It added that the values of SO2 (sulphur dioxide) are within permissible limits for all locations monitored.

11 April 2017 2:59 AM IST

According to medical journal The Lancet, over a million Indians die every year due to air pollution and some of the worst polluted cities of the world are in India. (Photo: PTI/File)

Noise pollution, particulate matters exceed limit in Delhi

The air quality data for the period 2014-16 for Delhi and NCR, however, does not show continuous increase in the level...

10 April 2017 2:56 PM IST

Having dense breasts is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer. (Representational Image)

High air pollution may up breast cancer risk: study

Every one unit increase in ozone concentration was associated with a three per cent lower chance of having dense...

8 April 2017 9:48 PM IST