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The air pollution is high due to lower temperatures, wind speed and higher relative humidity.

Air pollution a seasonal hazard

Winter spells respiratory woes for many, as the poor quality of air deteriorates further with the burning of Diwali ...

5 Nov 2018 12:19 AM IST

A new study has found that three of the worlds largest nitrogen dioxide emission hotspots that contribute to formation of finer particulate matter causing air pollution are in India. Delhi-NCR, Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh and Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh (considered as one hot spot), Talcher-Angul in Odisha are the identified hotspots in India.

Hyderabad: Particulates, sunlight make a toxic cocktail

Reduced oxygen levels cause breathing difficulty; 2 noon to 2 pm dangerous.

4 Nov 2018 12:29 AM IST

The timing by SC verdict and the demand for green firecrackers have left many of the traders clueless. (Representional Image)

Green firecrackers to be ready by 2019 Diwali

Swas, Star & Safal will be organic and less polluting.

31 Oct 2018 1:01 AM IST

The Centre has asked four cities in Karnataka and 13 other cities across four states to prepare an action plan to reduce pollution levels.

Hyderabad: Air quality in city, outskirts unhealthy'

The heavy particulate matter sets in from 4.30 pm to 11.30 pm due to the heavy vehicular traffic at this time of day.

30 Oct 2018 3:37 AM IST

Prostate cancer affects more than 40 lakh men annually worldwide and various reports reveal an increase in its prevalence in the coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise lowers cancer risk

Ageing, diet and obesity are the risk factors.

30 Oct 2018 1:31 AM IST

The visual stress in present times is due to longer duration of screen time without taking proper rest.

Long hours on screen cause cyber sickness

It is a form of fatigue where vision is constantly stressed.

29 Oct 2018 12:38 AM IST

The incidence of IBD, including paediatric cases, is on the rise in India, as reported in a paper published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Listen to your gut

The timely diagnosis and treatment of that recurrent stomach bug could save a life.

29 Oct 2018 12:15 AM IST

The importing company, Johnson and Johnson, had brought in the hip implant devices in 2006 to India.

Telangana: Experts to track faulty implants

The patients are being tracked as the government is trying to get compensation for them from the company.

28 Oct 2018 1:08 AM IST

Most cases of hypothyroidism were seen in North India with Delhi registering 25 per cent of the cases. East India showed sub-clinical hypothyroidism with 20 per cent in Kolkata.

Challenges mount in hypothyroidism care

Demand for rational advisory board to bridge the gaps.

26 Oct 2018 1:43 AM IST

The symptoms of swine flu are fever, cough, fatigue, diarrhoea and vomiting along with flu. (Representational photo)

Hyderabad: Data says Swine flu hits twice a year

The maximum number of cases in the city in 2018 have been recorded from Malakpet and Dabeerpura cluster.

25 Oct 2018 1:12 AM IST

People purchase firecrackers to celebrate Diwali in Vizag on Wednesday. (Photo: DECCAN CHRONICLE)

Don't venture out early morning after Diwali: Pollution Control Board

PCB officials say morning fog may contain heavy particles.

24 Oct 2018 6:13 AM IST

In India, the biggest problem is that we find people openly sneezing in offices or on the street and not covering their mouths. They spit in the open allowing for the virus to spread.

Fighting the flu

Know the causes, complications and early care advice for the seemingly innocuous fever'.

24 Oct 2018 12:14 AM IST