Climate change

Frozen viral outbreak: Melting Arctic ice could awaken deadly ancient viruses, warn scientists

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, July 09, 2020 at 04:56pm

Scientists say the vanishing permafrost in the Arctic has the potential to unleash viruses and bacteria that have been dormant for tens or even hundreds of thousands of years.
World Environment Day 2020: Climate change can aggravate deadly disease outbreaks

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, June 03, 2020 at 09:23am

Environmental destruction and the subsequent climate change could increase the spread of deadly human diseases via animals, warn experts. World Environment Day is approaching, let's take a pledge to conserve biodiversity.
Every child's future under threat from climate change: Report

Posted By IANS, February 20, 2020 at 09:15am

According to a new study, ecological degradation due to climate change and unethical marketing practices puts every child's future at risk.
Chances of dengue and chikungunya increase as the temperature goes up

Posted By ANI, April 15, 2019 at 10:04am

According to a new study published in the Journal of European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has revealed that climate change is driving the increase in vector-borne diseases.
Allergy season worsens with changing climate: Study

Posted By ANI, April 14, 2019 at 10:53am

According to a new study, changing climate and increased pollen count have worsened the allergy season.
Climate change may affect your immunity: Here are 6 natural ways to boost it

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, February 08, 2019 at 11:44am

You must be aware of the fact that weak immunity makes you susceptible to allergies and diseases. Now, as per the findings of a new study, climate change can weaken your immunity. So, here are few natural solutions to help you strengthen your immune system.
Climate change, air pollution causing millions of premature deaths, finds study

Posted By ANI, December 02, 2018 at 05:09pm

Research shows that rising temperatures as a result of climate change are already exposing us to an unacceptably high health risk and warns, for the first time, that older people in Europe and the East Mediterranean are particularly vulnerable to extremes of heat, markedly higher than in Africa and SE Asia.
Report says climate change will widen inequality gap in India

Posted By Agencies, December 01, 2018 at 09:53am

According to the reports of New Delhi-based climate research group, Climate Trends, People exposed to natural hazards in low income regions are seven times more likely to die compared to equivalent populations in high income regions.
Scientist: Climate change will severely affect people from all walks of life

Posted By Editorial Team, November 30, 2018 at 03:55pm

The rapidly rising climate change is a potential threat to the ecosystems and is feared by people for it is leading to disastrous natural disasters globally. Climatic change is proving to be a huge threat to human health globally.
Study says eating less meat can help meet climate targets

Posted By Agencies, November 27, 2018 at 10:30am

A new study published in the Climate Policy has suggested eating less meat to help meeting climate targets.
Know the link between alcohol consumption and cold climate

Posted By Editorial Team, November 18, 2018 at 11:09am

According to scientists said, in cold climates, people are more likely to consume alcohol, and this habit can lead to the development of alcoholism.
Climate change: Know how it can affect you

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, September 11, 2018 at 08:29am

We witness a long queue at the doctor s clinic due to cold and cough and flu or other stomach issues. The reason for it can be the unpredictable change in the climate. Here, we tell you how the change in the climate can take a toll on your health.
Now climate change can also cause hand, foot and mouth disease, shows study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 10, 2018 at 08:50pm

In case you are not aware of the fact that climate change, humidity and sunshine play a role in increasing chances of developing hand, foot and mouth disease, here is all you should know. A study has shown that global warming can be a leading cause of this condition among children.
National Dengue Day 2018: Facts about the Indian climate's relationship with this vector-borne disease that you should know

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, May 16, 2018 at 01:16pm

Most dengue outbreaks are known to have occurred in the states, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana and Kerala.
Know how seasonal changes and asthma is interlinked

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, May 02, 2018 at 10:11am

As per the expert, climate changes can trigger asthma along with the other factors. He also lists out few dos and don'ts to deal with it
Centre to monitor climate change effects on public health comes up in Pune

Posted By Agencies, April 11, 2018 at 10:55am

The "Centre for Climate Change and Health" will address the immediate and long term impacts of climate change on people's health, especially the poor and vulnerable in society.
Climate change impacts women more than men: UN

Posted By Agencies, March 08, 2018 at 02:48pm

Women are more likely than men to be affected by climate change.
21-year-old Indian Sathviga Sridhar wins first UNICEF Climate Comic Contest!

Posted By Agencies, December 01, 2017 at 04:22pm

UNICEF Climate Comics Contest winner Sathviga's inspiration came from the problems her community faced during the 2015 floods.
6 ways global warming can seriously harm your health

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, November 13, 2017 at 12:29pm

There can be more deaths because of the extreme heat.
Extreme heat due to climate change not good for moms-to-be

Posted By Agencies, August 09, 2017 at 10:46am

"Expecting mothers are an important group whose unique vulnerability to heat stress should be factored into public health policy,"