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As Delhi smog hits 'severe' level, Arvind Kejriwal under fire after reports he is abroad

For a second year, the CM has likened Delhi to a "gas chamber" because of the pollution.

Nov 10, 2018

Lucknow: Air quality dips to 'very poor' as people burst crackers past midnight

A thick blanket of smoke was noticed over the state capital and its neighbouring districts, as a result of the rampant burning of firecrackers.

Nov 8, 2018

Air pollution kills 600,000 children every year, says World Health Organization

Maria Neira, WHO's head of environmental determinants of health, said the worrying findings highlighted in the study, including evidence of pollution causing stillbirth and preterm birth, as well as diseases into adulthood, should lead to policy changes globally.

Oct 30, 2018

Real or Fake? Man claims to have heard the voice of God in near-death experience

Even though spiritualists consider visual hallucinations during NDE a strong proof of an afterlife, medical experts state that it is the survival technique of brain

Oct 25, 2018

FDA approves cannabis-based medicine for sale

Smoking marijuana may increase stroke risk, study says

The findings, presented at the World Stroke Congress in Montreal, showed a rise in stroke incidence among marijuana users from 2010-14 while overall stroke prevalence remained stable.

Oct 20, 2018

Microsoft's machine learning framework goes open source

Microsoft's cross-platform framework Infer.NET can now be accessible worldwide. Infer.NET was initially envisioned as a research tool and later in 2008 was released for academic use.

Oct 7, 2018

Planting trees to preserve the environment

Missed planting trees this World Environment Day? You may not regret after reading this

When environment is the topic of discussion, planting trees is the first thing being talked about. But do you know more than enough plants do not do any good but only bad?

Jun 20, 2018

With world's worst air, Kanpur struggles to track pollution

Kanpur, home to 3 million people, is followed by 13 other Indian cities in a list of the places with the worst air in the world, according to rankings released this month by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

May 16, 2018

C-section delivery can make babies prone to asthma, say experts

Experts say that children born through C-section have weaker lungs and are vulnerable to inflammatory disease in their early years. Asthma is a medical condition in which patient's airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.

May 1, 2018

This is what happens when you start eating oats every day

Oats is a cereal commonly known to be loaded with dietary fiber and properties to control cholesterol and help in losing weight.

Apr 17, 2018

Pollen allergy season: Ways to prepare yourself and your home this Spring

From cutting down on your outdoor activity to keeping your bedroom sealed - these are the five ways to ensure you're safe this Spring.

Apr 6, 2018

Indian woman dies in Saudi Arabia after being bitten by venomous ant

The woman, who was a native of the Indian state Kerala, complained of breathing problem after being bitten by the ant.

Apr 5, 2018

What are phthalates? Ways to avoid toxic chemical found in restaurant food

Eating out comes with hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates – something that is used in making plastic and could lead to asthma and fertility issues.

Mar 30, 2018

Siddaramaiah meets Jayanthi in hospital to inquire about her health

Siddaramaiah has met actress Jayanthi at Vikram hospital where she is being treated for severe asthma and respiratory related issues.

Mar 29, 2018

Jayanthi health update: Actress responding well to treatment, to be discharged soon

Legendary Kannada actress Jayanthi, who was admitted to Vikram hospital recently, is likely to be discharged on Thursday.