News for 'Lungs'

COVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study

COVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"Many COVID-19 patients are still experiencing breathlessness several months after being discharged from hospital, despite their CT scans indicating that their lungs are functioning normally," said Professor Fergus Gleeson, the study's principal investigator at Oxford.

EPL PIX: Newcastle blank Chelsea; Forest drop points

EPL PIX: Newcastle blank Chelsea; Forest drop points

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Newcastle United registered a 2-0 home win over Chelsea on Sunday that moves the Magpies a step closer to Champions League football next season.

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The Indian Ministry of Health has banned all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the IPL.

Diet tips to tackle severe air quality

Diet tips to tackle severe air quality

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

When dealing with severe air quality, your diet can play a crucial role in protecting your lungs and overall health.

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

World Hypertension Day: 5 Asanas To Help Lower Blood Pressure

World Hypertension Day: 5 Asanas To Help Lower Blood Pressure

Rediff.com17 May 2025

On World Hypertension Day, Atmarpit Dr Mansiji lists five gentle yoga poses that ease stress, calm the mind, and lower blood pressure naturally

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'At least 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of plastic chewing gum gets dumped.' 'And because the way people spit it out, there's no possible way this plastic can be recycled.'

Anushka Cheers Her Lungs Out For Kohli

Anushka Cheers Her Lungs Out For Kohli

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Anushka looked extremely happy as soon as Kohli hit his first IPL half-century in 14 matches.

'I Lost 10 Kgs In 3 Months'

'I Lost 10 Kgs In 3 Months'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'

Why Are Child TB Cases Rising?

Why Are Child TB Cases Rising?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Children below the age of 15 years account for about 10 to 12 per cent of India's overall TB burden.

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

East Bengal, playing with 10 men for most of the match, conceded two late goals to FC Arkadag and lost 1-2 in the second leg of the AFC Challenge League quarterfinals.

Pakhtakor stun Al-Hilal in Asian Champions League

Pakhtakor stun Al-Hilal in Asian Champions League

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal slipped to a shock 1-0 loss in the first leg of their Asian Champions League Elite last 16 clash with Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor in Tashkent on Tuesday after Brazilian Flamarion scored the only goal.

When A Minister Lunged At Journalists

When A Minister Lunged At Journalists

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A memorandum submitted by the journalists accused India's minister of state for home -- no less! -- of scuffling with them and snatching a reporter's mobile phone.

Get Well Soon, Pope Francis

Get Well Soon, Pope Francis

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Pope Francis remains in critical condition with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure 'which is currently under control,' the Vatican said on Sunday, February 23, 2025 as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs.

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Four cities in neighbouring Pakistan and one in China are among the world's top 20 polluted cities.

INCREASE Your Health Insurance NOW!

INCREASE Your Health Insurance NOW!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Go for a base cover of Rs 10 lakh and then buy a super top-up of Rs 90 lakh.'

Researchers spot distinct features in lungs of COVID-19 victims

Researchers spot distinct features in lungs of COVID-19 victims

Rediff.com22 May 2020

According to the study, both SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1 are the same category of virus, and both infect the respiratory tract. While the lungs of both groups shared some common features, the scientists said there were distinctive features related to blood vessels seen in the lungs of patients who had died due to COVID-19.

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the second to level the match on a windy day in the California desert.

1st COVID-19 survivor receives double lung transplant in US

1st COVID-19 survivor receives double lung transplant in US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The organ transplantation may become more frequent for COVID-19 patients who are at a critical stage as the virus most commonly attacks the respiratory system.

Australia in control after Khawaja, Inglis pummel SL

Australia in control after Khawaja, Inglis pummel SL

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his Test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654/6.

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

'Zakirbhai, It Was An Honour To Have Played With You'

'Zakirbhai, It Was An Honour To Have Played With You'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'We played at Zakir's request. It was an amazing experience for me playing with a famous tabla player's son.'

Delhi's air quality worst in country, 'severe' for first time this season

Delhi's air quality worst in country, 'severe' for first time this season

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 418, up from 334 the previous day, and it may trigger stringent restrictions under the third stage of the graded response action plan to mitigate hazardous conditions.

'Will My Health Insurance Premium Increase If...?'

'Will My Health Insurance Premium Increase If...?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India may be one of the favourites, but Uthappa said they will have their task cut out in their opener against Bangladesh.

The Last Days Of Raj Kapoor

The Last Days Of Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Exactly a month before he passed away on June 2, 1988, Raj Kapoor was given the prestigious Dadasahed Phalke by the then President of India, Ramaswamy Venkataraman.

Your toothpaste can fight lung disease

Your toothpaste can fight lung disease

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis, or CF, when combined with an already FDA-approved drug.

EPL PIX: Liverpool rise 13 points clear; Manchester City go fourth

EPL PIX: Liverpool rise 13 points clear; Manchester City go fourth

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the Premier League

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Welbeck extra-time winner sends Brighton into quarters

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Yuvraj then made a remarkable recovery to fight his way back into the Indian team and also scored a hundred against England in an ODI, but after a quiet outing in the Champions Trophy in 2017, he was ignored and decided to retire from the game in 2019.

HIL: Jugraj's brace steers Bengal Tigers to win

HIL: Jugraj's brace steers Bengal Tigers to win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jurgaj Singh's brace propelled the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to a sensational 5-3 comeback win against the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League.

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Kusal steers Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Kusal steers Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened ODI.

SHOCKING! 6-yr-old gang-raped in UP, lungs taken out

SHOCKING! 6-yr-old gang-raped in UP, lungs taken out

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The lungs were removed to perform black magic, believing that it will help a woman give birth to a child, police said. The girl had gone missing on the night of Diwali from the Ghatampur area.

Paralympics: Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

Paralympics: Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The bubbly 23-year-old Alexa Leary was in a coma in hospital in 2021 after sustaining permanent brain and leg injuries in a high-speed bike crash that left her with a punctured lung and multiple broken bones.

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Delta plus has more affinity for lung tissues: NTAGI chief

Delta plus has more affinity for lung tissues: NTAGI chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The Delta plus variant of COVID-19 has greater affinity to lung tissues as compared to other strains but it does not mean that it will cause severe disease or is more transmissible, head of coronavirus working group National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) Dr N K Arora said.

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Avoid smoking, eat healthy and practice deep breathing.