Air pollution amplifies dementia risk in cardiometabolic disease patients

New research reveals how simple lifestyle changes can mitigate the dual threat of cardiometabolic diseases and air pollution on cognitive health. Study: Association between air pollution and lifestyle with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia in individuals with cardiometabolic diseases. Image Credit: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal … Read more

Air pollution before conception may increase child BMI

In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk factors up to two years of age. Findings from the study, which was supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, were … Read more

Hybrid classrooms, no-truck zones: GRAP IV kicks in as Delhi-NCR AQI nears 400 | Delhi News

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Wednesday enforced Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR following a significant dip in air quality, attributed to calm winds, low temperatures, and dense fog. The region’s Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply from 275 on Tuesday to 396 by 6 pm on … Read more

Top 5 Most-Read Ovarian Cancer Content of 2024

This year’s top 5 ovarian cancer articles covered various topics, including the impact of air pollution on ovarian cancer risk, treatment strategies for patients with liver metastases, and the benefits of early diagnosis through symptom-triggered testing. Here are our 5 most-viewed ovarian cancer pieces of 2024. The top 5 ovarian cancer articles of 2024 covered … Read more