Air Pollution

Air Pollution Linked to Dementia?

Air Pollution Linked to Dementia?

A groundbreaking global study from Cambridge University reveals that air pollution significantly increases the risk of dementia. Analyzing data from 29 million people across 51 studies, researchers found that PM2.5 pollution increases the risk of dementia by 17% for every 10 micrograms. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the findings highlight a major public health […]

Sand and Dust Storms Are a Growing Global Crisis Affecting 330 Million People

Sand and Dust Storms Are a Growing Global Crisis Affecting 330 Million People

Recent findings from the WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin reveal that sand and dust storms have emerged as a significant threat to global health and economic stability. These meteorological phenomena currently impact approximately 330 million individuals across over 150 nations worldwide. Understanding Global Dust Distribution In 2024, global average surface dust concentration measured 12.5 μg m⁻³, […]

Building a Healthier Future: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan on Climate, Nutrition, and Well-Being

Building a Healthier Future: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan on Climate, Nutrition, and Well-Being

Poor nutrition, climate change, and rising health crises—Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO Chief Scientist, says we need urgent action. She calls for a nutrition revolution to build a healthier, climate-friendly world in this insightful conversation. How can we rethink food systems, tackle obesity, and protect future generations? Watch the full episode to know more.. Soumya […]

Khabar Lahariya की Geeta Devi से बातचीत: जलवायु संकट का महिलाओं पर असर |

Khabar Lahariya की Geeta Devi से बातचीत: जलवायु संकट का महिलाओं पर असर |

इस खास बातचीत में Khabar Lahariya की मुख्य पत्रकार Geeta Devi जी बता रही हैं कि कैसे जलवायु परिवर्तन महिलाओं की सेहत, रोज़मर्रा की ज़िंदगी और आजीविका को प्रभावित कर रहा है। बढ़ती गर्मी, अनियमित बारिश, और पर्यावरणीय बदलावों के चलते ग्रामीण भारत में महिलाएं किन मुश्किलों का सामना कर रही हैं? वीडियो को लाइक […]

AIIMS Experts Advise Vitamin D Supplements for Delhi Residents Amid Rising Pollution

AIIMS Experts Advise Vitamin D Supplements for Delhi Residents Amid Rising Pollution

As Delhi grapples with high air pollution levels blocking sunlight, experts at AIIMS-Delhi have recommended strategies to maintain adequate vitamin D levels—a vital nutrient sourced primarily from sunlight. Dr. Ravinder Goswami, professor in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at AIIMS, advises individuals across all age groups to consider vitamin D supplementation during the winter […]

The Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases in Developing Nations: An Urgent Call for Action

The Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases in Developing Nations: An Urgent Call for Action

In recent years, the world has seen a marked rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and cancers. This trend, once primarily associated with high-income countries, is now escalating at an alarming rate in developing nations. Non-communicable diseases are now a leading cause of premature death and […]