Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 09:00 IST The lung age reflects how well your lungs are performing compared to the average lung function of a healthy person of a similar age. At-home lung tests are not diagnostic tools, but they can act as an early prompt to pay attention to your …
A persistent cough is usually linked to minor problems such as allergies, a common cold, or throat irritation. However, if a cough refuses to subside for weeks and gradually worsens, it could be an early symptom of lung cancer. Lung cancer is a condition in which cells in the lungs …
Air pollution has emerged as a complex environmental factor that influences far more than respiratory health. As scientific research continues to uncover the biological consequences of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and other airborne pollutants, interest has shifted toward how these substances affect mental well-being and cognitive …
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and the very first line of protection against environmental stressors, such as air pollutants. Our skin is continuously attacked by various pollutants. The most common irritants include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), oxides, ozone (O3), particulate matter …
High pollution levels in expanding urban regions have raised growing concerns about the respiratory health of companion animals, especially in cities where poor air quality persists for long stretches of the year. Delhi is an important example, as seasonal smog events and consistently elevated particulate concentrations expose animals to air …
Many people wake up each morning with a parched throat, often blaming dehydration, mouth breathing, or a cold night’s air. However, an often-overlooked cause is the air we breathe. As pollution levels rise across cities and even seep into indoor spaces, tiny airborne particles are finding their way deep into …
Air pollution has become one of the major concerns today. We see hazy skies, smell smoke in the air, and instantly feel heaviness when we breathe. When pollution levels go high, the quality of the air we breathe goes down, and this affects the body in many ways. Most people …
Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to figure out if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary, Indiana. Pollutants you can see, and tiny particulates you can’t, come from different types of industry in the Gary region. But according …
Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to figure out if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary, Indiana. Pollutants you can see, and tiny particulates you can’t, come from different types of industry in the Gary region. But according …
On a frigid day in early January, as she worked in her office in the Boston suburb of Billerica, Mass., Siyu Huang received a two-word text message. “Spinning wheels,” it said. Attached was a short video clip showing a car on rollers in an indoor testing center. To the untrained …