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20 Nov 2024

Do Air Masks Really Protect Lungs from Pollution? Types Of Masks That Can Help

Air masks are definitely not a myth and provide protection from particulate matter suspended in the air if used correctly and if the right kind of mask is used.

27 Sep 2024

Exclusive: Understanding Chronic Lung Diseases And Co-Morbidities

COPD Diagnosis: Col (Dr) MP Cariappa, Public Health Specialist, Advisor, Tata Trusts shares inputs on understanding chronic lung diseases. He is also affiliated with the Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation (VCF) and Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CINI).

14 Jul 2024

Why Exposure To Pigeons Is Concerning?

The 11-year-old from east Delhi was brought to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here with what initially seemed like a routine cough, doctors said in the study. His condition, however, worsened as his respiratory functions declined, doctor said in a statement.

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06 Apr 2023

Tuberculosis Management And Recovery- Can Naturopathy Help? Expert Shares All

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium which affect the lungs In 2019, India has the highest incidence of tuberculosis in the world Naturopathy can aid in providing patients with considerable therapeutic advantages

22 Mar 2023

Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Lung Disease? Check How The Two Are Linked

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common bone-related condition but doctors seem to observe a cause and effect relationship between RA and lung disease. Here is everything you need to know about how Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to lung diseases, read on.

24 Nov 2022

BEWARE! Lung damage due to air pollution is irreversible, say experts

Children especially premature kids, and those with weak immune systems and asthma are more prone to develop COPD at a later stage in life According to WHO, every day almost 93% of the world's children below 15 breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk From opting for greener vehicles to quitting smoking, small lifestyle modifications can go a long way in ensuring healthier and happier lungs

22 May 2018

Veteran actor Hemu Adhikari dies

His last rites were performed last night, the sources said.

21 Feb 2018

Two new vaccines may be effective in preventing TB: Study

According to the Global TB Report 2017, released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), India continues to have the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world.

24 Jan 2018

Onion type may hold key to combat drug-resistant TB: Study

Researchers synthesised the chemical compounds present in these plants in order to better understand and optimise their antibacterial potential.

21 Dec 2017

Eating tomatoes, apples may restore lung damage in smokers

This study shows that diet might help repair lung damage in people who have stopped smoking.

23 Oct 2017

Women with arthritis at higher risk of lung disease

According to researchers, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have a 47% greater risk of the lung condition.

17 Jul 2017

Revealed - Why 9/11 survivors are at risk of heart attack, lung disease

Researchers enrolled 8,701 people to examine the association between physical injury or acute exposure to the dust cloud on the morning of September 11, 2001, and chronic disease up to 10 to 11 years later.

09 Jul 2017

2015 clocked up 16 million cases of fatal lung infection; India said to be major contributor

The findings highlight the pressing need for affordable treatments and vaccines as a priority to combat the virus.

02 May 2017

World Asthma Day 2017: High air pollution levels in India caused 43% rise in sales of anti-asthma drugs in 4 years

World Asthma Day is held on the first Tuesday of May each year to raise awareness, care and support for those affected by the lung condition.

16 Mar 2017

India signs WHO's 'call for action', pledging to end TB in South East Asian region by 2030

In 2015, TB caused nearly 8,00,000 deaths in the region, while an estimated 4.74 million new cases were reported.

02 Mar 2017

Drug resistant TB now passé? Scientists find antibacterial soil compound that may lead to new medicine!

In 2015 an estimated 480,000 cases were unresponsive to the two major drugs used to treat TB. It is estimated more than 250,000 TB deaths were from drug-resistant infections.

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23 Feb 2017

Lung health: Daily consumption of fruits, vegetables can lower COPD risk in smokers

Supporting the universal idea of upholding fruits and veggies due to their health-promoting properties, a new research suggests that a diet rich in fruit and green leafy vegetables can be beneficial for your lung health.

22 Dec 2016

Five things you can do to prevent asthma attacks!

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing.

16 Dec 2016

Lung disease: Understanding the warning signs, tips to prevent infections

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of getting lung disease. Here are some steps you can take to keep your lungs healthy and happy.

26 Nov 2016

How lung cancer spread can be prevented

The 'post office' of the cell -- or the Golgi apparatus as it is more commonly known -- has the ability to package proteins in order to transport them to other parts of the cell or to deliver them to areas outside of the cell.

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