Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country. On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a…
Watch: Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on Residents were already on edge as more fires erupted across the Los Angeles region, traumatising millions of people who feel that after four days there’s no end in sight. Then on Thursday afternoon came another jolt in the form of a text alert. This…
Oct 27, 2024 06:16 PM IST With the AQI rising in many parts of the country, neurophysician explains how it can trigger Hemorrhagic stroke and other health issues. Hemorrhagic stroke is a neurological emergency that happens when a blood vessel inside on the brain ruptures and bleeds. It is life-threatening and can be triggered by…
The rising pollution levels is a major concern in the recent times. Especially in the states of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, the rising AQI levels are triggering health risk. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Vivek Nangia, Vice Chairman & Head, Pulmonology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, said, “Polluted air has been labelled as…
The rising AQI levels are a major concern, especially with winter marching in. Pollutants in the air can trigger breathing issues, allergies and many other diseases. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sandeep Nayar, Principal Director & HOD – Chest & Respiratory Diseases, BLK – MAX Super Speciality Hospital, said, “An allergy to air…
