As air pollution continues to wreak havoc on our health, staying indoors, avoiding early morning walks, getting vaccinated for flu and pneumonia, wearing N-95 mask while venturing out could help reduce adverse effects of air pollution. Bronchitis cases have been on rise in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring cities as the air quality has plummeted to ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ …
BRABAND, DENMARK — IFF has officially launched SUPRO TEX, the company’s newest plant-based protein alternative. Developed using a soy substitute, SUPRO TEX offers a meat alternative with a comparable texture to its traditional counterpart. The product comes in a dry, easy-to-use format that offers versatility and requires no refrigeration. “What makes SUPRO TEX stand out …
New evidence that exposure to air pollution can potentially contribute to obesity in women has emerged from a study by the University of Michigan “Women in their late 40s and early 50s exposed long-term to air pollution—specifically, higher levels of fine particles, nitrogen dioxide and ozone—saw increases in their body size and composition measures,” said Xin Wang, epidemiology …
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Particles breathed by mothers pass to their vulnerable foetuses, with potentially lifelong consequences Toxic air pollution particles have been found in the lungs, livers and brains of unborn babies, long before they have taken their first breath. Researchers said their “groundbreaking” discovery was “very worrying”, as the gestation period of foetuses is the most vulnerable stage …
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To be able to play and enjoy laughter and team activities with the safety and health requirements duly met are the rights of every child. However, children with mental health and physical health challenges such as Cerebral Palsy often find their rights and needs ignored though the basic food and shelter may well be taken …
