Similar Stories 🔰

Lung cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer globally, with 2.5 million new cases, representing 12.4% of all cancer diagnoses. Firstpost consults leading experts to shed light on the causes, risks and preventive measures.

Delhi's air quality has been oscillating between 'severe' to 'severe-plus' categories for the past few days. There has also been a rise in cases of 'walking pneumonia', a mild case of pneumonia that results in swelling of the airways and accumulation of mucus in the lungs' air sacs. Though the condition isn't serious, severe pollution has exacerbated its symptoms among patients

Union officials are being "denied entry" to take dust measurements in worksites, according to ACTU Assistant Secretary Liam O'Brien. "This is really shocking that employees would be denying the rights of workers to have their representatives there to actually, independently validate dust levels," Mr O'Brien told Sky News Australia. "We recognise that in some of these environments like tunnelling, like quarrying, like construction and building trades more broadly, that you can't eliminate risks like we can with engineered stone. "The reality is, clearly we need stronger laws here."

UK environment secretary calls on business and finance to make meaningful investment in nature-based solutions

Australian Academy of Science points to over-reliance on volunteers and says more regular surveys needed

Pre-loved homeware is fun to find, kinder for the environment - and can save you a small fortune. From carrying a measuring tape to discovering websites way beyond eBay, here is everything you need to know

While smoking remains a major cause of lung cancer, air pollution, radon, secondhand smoke, genetic factors and ultra-processed foods may also increase the risk in non-smokers., Health, Times Now

Polluted air can do more than damage the lungs. Cardiologists explain how PM2.5 particles trigger inflammation, affect blood vessels and increase heart attack risk, particularly during severe pollution episodes., Health, Times Now

Delhi's AQI has crossed 300, raising concerns about pollution-related fatigue. Here's how polluted air can affect lung function, disrupt sleep and leave you feeling unusually tired., Health, Times Now

With winter approaching, the growing smog is raising concerns not just about respiratory health, but also about the pressure this exposure to polluted air may place on the heart.