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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bryan Johnson faces Mumbai’s pollution nightmare—And gets a wake-up call from social media users

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his work in advancing health and longevity, recently shared his experience on social media about the poor air quality in Mumbai. I agree, it’s a pretty serious health situation.” Johnson’s comments quickly garnered a wave of reactions from social media users, many of whom shared their own experiences of dealing with air pollution in …

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Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson struggles with Mumbai’s ‘air pollution’; says ‘throat and eyes burn’ despite N95 mask

Live Mint

Bryan Johnson, a prominent tech entrepreneur, shared his firsthand experience with India’s air pollution crisis through a post on X, agreeing with the concerns raised by Indian-origin tech influencer Debarghya Das. Johnson, who arrived in Mumbai recently to promote his book "Don't Die", described suffering from eye irritation and a sore throat despite using air purifiers and wearing an N95 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Anti-pollution masks explained: Types, benefits, how to pick the best fit

India Today

Every year, air pollution causes around 2 million deaths in India. To keep illnesses at bay, experts recommend venturing out wearing an anti-pollution mask, preferably an N95, to protect yourself against harmful pollutants, especially particulate matter PM2.5 which has been shown to directly enter the bloodstream, causing various diseases. There are different types of masks to protect the body, including …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Air pollution vs diabetes, heart attack: Experts share tips to tackle poor AQI, smog

Hindustan Times

There is an urgent need to address the pressing issue of poor air quality and its detrimental effects on public health as prolonged exposure to polluted air has been not only been linked to various respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis and exacerbated allergies but also highlighted an alarming association between air pollution and increased risks of diabetes and heart …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Can masks save people from Delhi’s hazardous air pollution?

Firstpost

The air quality in Delhi continues to choke its people. As toxic smog envelopes the Capital, doctors have urged residents to wear masks to shield themselves from the harmful effects of air pollution. As Delhi fights the worsening air pollution, doctors have also begun urging people to wear masks when stepping out of their homes. While they can’t wholly protect …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How to exercise when your city has high pollution

Live Mint

The peak pollution season has come even before Diwali rolled in this year. “An AQI score of 50 or less indicates healthy air quality, whereas one of over 300 indicates hazardous air quality. In general, AQI levels of 100 or less are considered good and unhealthy when the reading crosses 100,” says Dr. Madhu Sudan V., senior consultant, ENT, Pristyn …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how

NPR

Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. "I think that everyone has some degree of risk when air pollution levels are to this extent," says Dr. Keith Brenner, a pulmonary and critical care doctor at Hackensack University Medical Center. Kids breathe faster and take in more polluted air, says Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician at Stanford …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Canada wildfires: How safe is it to go outside?

Hindustan Times

Millions of Americans woke up to apocalyptic, orange skies Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires in Canada moved across the US Northeast, spawning air quality warnings from Massachusetts to Washington, DC. In New York, air pollution reached record — and dangerous — levels, putting the city atop the world’s worst for air quality. Health experts recommend everyone limit their time …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Air quality in New York deteriorates amid rising wildfires in Canada

India TV News

Fumes from wildfires in Canada turned the air quality in New York City unhealthy prompting serious alerts in several regions. The air quality in New York City was listed as “unhealthy” as of Wednesday morning. The unusually poor air quality in the Northeast is “extremely rare in modern times,” according to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter, and is like the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Wildfire smoke health risks: What are the side effects of breathing in Canada's smog?

Daily Mail

Long-term exposure to air pollution can result in dementia and lower IQ in kids Philadelphia has become the epicenter for toxic smog from wildfires raging across Canada. Yesterday, technology company IQAir, which tracks air quality and pollution worldwide, claimed New York City had the worst air quality of any major city in the world. City officials have said the smoke …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi pollution: Experts advise against outdoor activities, encourage use of N95 masks

India TV News

Expressing concerns over worsening air quality in Delhi and its effects on one's health, experts are suggesting that people should avoid going to crowded places and use N95 masks. What CAQM suggested The Commission for Air Quality Management late-night Tuesday directed that schools, colleges and educational institutions in the National Capital Region will remain closed until further orders, allowing only …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR residents need a mask upgrade to tackle pollution, say health experts

India Today

For more than a week, Delhi-NCR has been plagued by air pollution and blanketed in smog. Senior pulmonologist at the Apollo Hospital, Dr Rajesh Chawla, said that the Particulate Matter levels in most parts of the capital have reached “dangerous levels” and masks need a swift change. It can also be absorbed into the blood from there," Dr Chawla, who …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Don’t Stop Wearing A Face Mask Just Yet; COVID Is Still Very Much Around And So Is Pollution

News 18

The good news is the coronavirus cases seem to be dropping. Atlanta Healthcare Cambridge Mask Viral Safe N95: These N95 masks, developed by the UK based Cambridge Mask Co., are available with one valve These masks use military-grade filtration technology and protect you from dust, fuel-based contaminants, particulate matter, infectious pathogens, virus, bacteria, mold and spores as well as pollen. …

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Bryan Johnson faces Mumbai’s pollution nightmare—And gets a wake-up call from social media users

Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson struggles with Mumbai’s ‘air pollution’; says ‘throat and eyes burn’ despite N95 mask

Anti-pollution masks explained: Types, benefits, how to pick the best fit

Air pollution vs diabetes, heart attack: Experts share tips to tackle poor AQI, smog

Can masks save people from Delhi’s hazardous air pollution?

How to exercise when your city has high pollution

Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how

Canada wildfires: How safe is it to go outside?

Air quality in New York deteriorates amid rising wildfires in Canada

Wildfire smoke health risks: What are the side effects of breathing in Canada's smog?

Delhi pollution: Experts advise against outdoor activities, encourage use of N95 masks

Delhi-NCR residents need a mask upgrade to tackle pollution, say health experts

Don’t Stop Wearing A Face Mask Just Yet; COVID Is Still Very Much Around And So Is Pollution