Climate change

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,"
'Asthma deaths to rise 20% if steps not taken against climate change'- Confederation of Indian Industry

Posted By Agencies, June 01, 2017 at 10:40am

India will see a 20 per cent rise in asthma-related deaths in the next 10 years if urgent steps to curb climate change are not taken.
Climate change does major harm to human sleep

Posted By Agencies, May 29, 2017 at 01:06pm

Abnormal increases in night temperature by 1 degree Celsius can translate to three nights of insufficient sleep.
5 health problems global warming and climate change are causing

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, April 28, 2017 at 10:46am

Climate change is already affecting our health, and it's only going to get worse.