Students in schools located in a traffic dense area have a higher chance of contracting respiratory disorders, reveals a recent study conducted by the Institute of Community Medicine, Madras Medica

Did you know that the air we are breathing now, could cause lung diseases, stroke, respiratory diseases like COPD, asthma, cancer and even death in some cases?

Air pollution kills over 5.5 million people worldwide annually

While "vaping" has been seen as a healthier alternative to smoking, a new study has provided more evidence on the potential harmful effects of e-cigarettes.

Indoor air pollutants — caused by 'chulhas' for example — contribute to increased rate of respiratory diseases and low weight among newborns.

One of the major reasons for low weight among newborns in rural India was the continuous exposure of pregnant women to indoor air pollution, according to doctors.

Pulmonologists blame atmospheric pollution due to vehicular emission and petrochemical wastes for the rise in bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis in the city.

Fossil-fuel burning for cooking purposes accounts for 12% of PM2.5 pollution in Delhi, traditional stoves produce soot that can cause asthma