The average air quality index in Delhi increased to 494 on Tuesday, well beyond the “severe plus” category for air pollution ...

Exposure to poor air quality can lead to immediate and long-term respiratory problems, while short-term effects include ...

New Delhi: Doctors and hospitals in Delhi-NCR said they are seeing a three-fold jump in patients reporting respiratory ...

If you're pregnant or know someone who will be a mom and uses personal care products or cleansing items, it's important to be cautious. A recent study from Kumamoto University suggests that exposure ...

Exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy may increase childhood asthma risk. Boys are particularly affected by 4-nonylphenol exposure. Researchers at Kumamoto University have unveiled a new stud ...

Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in JAMA Network Open.

Disinfecting wipes may do more harm than good, especially for young children. Learn about the downsides and safer alternatives from Consumer Reports.

Researchers at Kumamoto University analysed data from over 3,500 mother-child pairs to find a potential link between exposure ...

The immune system tries to expel the pollutants by causing inflammation. But some pollutants succeed in evading the cilia and manage to reach the pulmonary air sacs. This defence mechanism may adverse ...

The Primary Health Care Corporation ( PHCC) has highlighted the importance of flu vaccine and has recommended it for children ...

The MTA board approved the $9 congestion pricing fee to enter Lower Manhattan, making it closer to a Jan. 5 start date.