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Microplastics in the body can cause chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, immune suppression, and increase risks of cancer, reproductive issues, and more.
Find out about travel shots or vaccination before you travel to your destination country. Travel vaccination calculator guides travelers on information about travel to 279 countries. Safe travel is the first step to enjoy your holiday or business travel.
‘Normal’ AQI does not always mean safe. Experts warn that fluctuating air pollution levels can cause irritation, skin issues, and respiratory symptoms.
WHO’s 2026 campaign highlights science-driven decision-making and global collaboration to address interconnected human, animal, and environmental health risks.
Frequent movement between heat and AC may strain the body more than expected, but gradual cooling can improve comfort.
A groundbreaking study reveals how Magellanic penguins act as ocean pollution monitors, helping detect PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in even the most remote marine ecosystems.
Inhaling common disinfectant chemicals causes 100-fold more lung injury than swallowing them, raising risks for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Climate change could make stagnant air and hazardous pollution a routine reality for many by 2100, increasing the frequency of unhealthy air days.
Forever Chemicals and Future Bone Health: How early PFAS exposure may affect adolescent bone density.
Every season calls for a food shift. The winter season shift is the best and sweetest. Oranges, amla, carrots, peas, leafy vegetables and guavas are some of the winter must haves.
Nosebleed (Epistaxis) is a bothersome symptom and often causes panic. Minor bleeds are self limiting and stops spontaneously, however persistent bleed that lasts for over 30 minutes require further evaluation.
Teleradiology connects hospitals with radiology experts for better diagnosis. The lack of qualified radiologists is overcome using this technology.
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging or fMRI is a diagnostic technique that measures the activity of the brain. fMRI is used to study the brain structure.
Expired drugs can lose its potency or release toxic by-product(s). Disposal should be done properly, as these can accidentally be misused by children.
Childhood vaccination has saved many lives, yet lots more has to be done to increase awareness and eliminate myths regarding vaccines.
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