Freezing pollutants can prevent deadly outdoor air pollution -- thought to cause more than three million premature deaths worldwide every year -- from seeping indoors by 99 per cent, scientists have discovered.


Freezing air could stop 99% of pollutants: Scientists


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Managing cholesterol might help reduce Alzheimer's risk, says researchers, including one of Indian-origin, who identified a genetic link between the progressive brain disorder and heart disease.


Can managing cholesterol reduce Alzheimer's risk?


This year's Diwali was more polluted than last year's due to heavy fireworks and unfavourable weather conditions like low temperature and wind speed, triggering a spike in particle pollutants, a report said on Friday.


Diwali more polluted this year than last: CPCB


Unfavourable weather conditions coupled with extra pollutants from firecrackers in Delhi-NCR led to "severe-plus" or "emergency" air quality on Friday, and the toxicity isn't going to improve for at least 2 more days.


Delhi air quality turns 'severe', may remain so for at least 2 more days


Fortis Healthcare Ltd on Thursday said its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bhavdeep Singh has resigned from the position.


Fortis Healthcare CEO resigns


Rome, Nov 8 (IANS/AKI) Hunger, malnutrition, lack of micronutrients, overweight and obesity have greater impact on people with lower income, women, indigenous people, Afro-descendants and rural families in Latin America and the Caribbean, a new UN report has said.


Inequality worsens hunger, malnutrition in Latin America, Caribbean


The Supreme Court-empowered Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority or EPCA on Tuesday banned the entry of trucks into Delhi between November 8 and November 10 amid projections of further rise in pollution level in the national capital post Diwali.


Trucks barred from entering Delhi during November 8-10


Wind directions changed by Tuesday noon, creating an outlet for the toxic air over the Delhi-NCR region and thereby improving the air quality to "very poor," from "severe" in the morning and "emergency" a day before.


Delhi's air quality improves to "very poor" ahead of Diwali


Even as residents of the national capital contend with a poor air quality index, the bursting of crackers on Diwali will escalate health hazards over the next few days, experts say.


Breathing problems may increase in Delhi-NCR post-Diwali: Experts


With the air quality going beyond the "severe" category, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Monday directed all concerned agencies to undertake water sprinkling from high-rise buildings after Diwali for settling the suspended dust particles.


Delhi Minister directs agencies to undertake water sprinkling after Diwali


Chandigarh's Mayor Davesh Moudgil on Monday asked the city residents to shun Chinese products and fire crackers, and celebrate the Diwali with traditional fervour.


Chandigarh mayor urges people to shun Chinese products


Increased levels of lead and mercury in the blood could raise bad cholesterol levels, known to damage arteries, and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a preliminary research.


Lead, mercury exposure raises cholesterol levels: Study


If you prefer staying indoors due to the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR, think again. According to experts, the air one breathes inside the house also contains particles that are harmful to health.


Minimise indoor pollution with air purifiers


After several days of suffering from 'severe' and 'very poor' air quality, the national capital on Sunday breathed better air as its pollution level went down, improving the quality to 'moderate'.


Delhi's air quality improves on Sunday, shows 'moderate'


With the current rate of sanitation coverage in Jharkhand, the state will become open defecation free (ODF) by November 15, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharti said on Sunday.


Jharkhand to become open defecation free by November 15: Uma Bharti


Amid reports of alleged stripping of girls after the discovery of a sanitary pad in a toilet, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered transfer of two teachers of a Fazilka government school pending  an inquiry.


Alleged stripping of girls in Punjab school; CM orders probe


Hundreds of police officials are on a rampage here damaging police vehicles and attacking officers following the death of a woman police constable early on Friday.


Over 300 policemen on rampage in Patna


Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan and his Delhi counterpart Imran Hussain on Thursday launced an asthma manual for schools to help schools build better management plans for emergencies.


Minister launches asthma manual for schools


The air quality in the national capital and regions around it improved from "severe" to "very poor" on Wednesday but the environment panel imposed curbs on some industries amid forecasts that pollution may worsen.


Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor', curbs imposed


To provide timely medical attention to accident victims even before an ambulance can arrive, a leading private hospital chain on Wednesday launched the First Responder (FR) bikes in the tri-city area of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali.


First responder bikes launched in Chandigarh tri-city for accident victims


The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday said that it needs more funds to continue assisting the hundreds of thousands Rohingya refugees, who have been living in Bangladesh camps after fleeing an offensive by the Myanmar military last year.

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