News for 'Lungs'

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The sudden demise of actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who made her acting debut in the 2016 blockbuster Dangal, as Aamir Khan's daughter, has left the film industry in shock.

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Newcastle's De Jong has surgery for collapsed lung

Newcastle's De Jong has surgery for collapsed lung

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

"We are all hopeful that the surgery I have had will ensure I don't have any repeat of the condition in the future."

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Braving the downpour, Mumbaikars came together on Sunday to protest against the cutting of over 2,700 trees in Aarey milk Colony for the upcoming metro shed project.

Have ticked the boxes in every way possible so I am in high spirits: Iyer

Have ticked the boxes in every way possible so I am in high spirits: Iyer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

He has had a rough one month leading up to the IPL but KKR captain Shreyas Iyer wants to put all those negative thoughts in the back-burner as he focuses on what's there in store for him.

Your brain, lungs, sex life: How smoking RUINS your health

Your brain, lungs, sex life: How smoking RUINS your health

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Since it's No Tobacco Day today, here's some added incentive to help you kick the butt.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'

Jeetendra Visits Ailing Junior Mehmood

Jeetendra Visits Ailing Junior Mehmood

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Yesteryear actor Junior Mehmood, whose real name is Naeem Sayyed, is struggling with cancer, and expressed a wish to meet Jeetendra with whom he had worked extensively in the 1960s.

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the reasons cited by the convicts have no merits.

Asthma Day: 11 foods that are good for your lungs

Asthma Day: 11 foods that are good for your lungs

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The top court on January 8 had quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case, saying the orders were 'stereotyped' and passed without application of mind.

Asian Games: Boxers Deepak, Nishant progress to pre-quarters

Asian Games: Boxers Deepak, Nishant progress to pre-quarters

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

However, Arundhati Choudhary bowed out in the opening round of the women's 66kg event.

Total football exponent and Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Total football exponent and Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

"Over the past weeks, Johan Cruyff has been undergoing medical examinations at a hospital in Barcelona. During these examinations, lung cancer has been uncovered. The examinations are still ongoing," the statement said.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya remains critical, on ventilator

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya remains critical, on ventilator

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist leader is likely to undergo a few tests later in the day, which will help in ascertaining the severity of the infection in his lungs that landed him in the hospital on Saturday afternoon.

WikiLeaks founder Assange has heart, lung problem

WikiLeaks founder Assange has heart, lung problem

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has developed a life threatening heart defect and a chronic lung condition during his years confined to the Ecuadorian embassy in southwest London, according to a report.

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

If one checks Kuldeep's stats, he has felt more empowered across formats whenever Rohit has been the captain.

A stroll on the beach 'may damage your lungs'

A stroll on the beach 'may damage your lungs'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

An international team has carried out the study and found that smoke from vessels at sea or in port is affecting the air quality of many coastal cities across the world, which in turn is harming the health of many beach walkers. According to researchers, 'primary sulphate' in ship emissions, consisting of tiny sulphur particles less than 1.5 microns across, when breathed in, can harm the lungs posing a serious health hazard, the Daily Mail reported.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Delhi logs first case of JN.1; India's Covid sub-variant tally rises to 109

Delhi logs first case of JN.1; India's Covid sub-variant tally rises to 109

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The official said multiple samples were sent for genome sequencing, and one of them tested positive for the JN.1 variant.

Champions League last-16: Inter down Atletico; Record for de Jong

Champions League last-16: Inter down Atletico; Record for de Jong

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League last 16 matches played on Tuesday

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday.

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township in Cape Town is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. But World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is attempting to change the image for good through cricket.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Breathing polluted air for long periods of time can cause more serious problems. Avoid exercising outdoors on bad air days, suggests Dr Varun Gupta.

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

Renowned Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Renowned Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Renowned Telangana folk singer and balladeer Gaddar, who was popularly known for his revolutionary songs during the 1980s and later during the Telangana statehood agitation, passed away in Hyderabad on Sunday due to ill-health. He was 77.

Cervical Cancer: Don't Ignore These Symptoms!

Cervical Cancer: Don't Ignore These Symptoms!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Early-stage cervical cancer may not exhibit noticeable symptoms, warns Dr Abha Bhalerao, consultant gynaecologist at Ruby Hall Clinic. But remember, cervical cancer is curable, preventable and treatable.

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved clothing to minimise and avoid skin irritation, says Dr Anjali Khalane.

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Bad air quality may breathe fresh life into health insurance business

Bad air quality may breathe fresh life into health insurance business

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

General insurance companies are likely to see a surge in demand for health insurance in the coming months due to falling air quality in the country. The health insurance segment has registered a strong growth after the pandemic due to higher awareness. In the first half of financial year 2023-24, the segment grew by 24.4 per cent to Rs 54,713.52 crore from Rs 43,981.54 crore in H1FY23, driving growth of the non-life insurance industry.

BJP encouraged people to flout SC ban on crackers: AAP

BJP encouraged people to flout SC ban on crackers: AAP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Delhi BJP vice president Kapil Mishra hailed people for defying the cracker ban.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's win reshuffles top three

EPL PIX: Arsenal's win reshuffles top three

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Dutch vlogger allegedly manhandled in Bengaluru

Dutch vlogger allegedly manhandled in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Bengaluru police said, action has been taken and the person concerned rounded up. Strict action will be taken against him. No such misbehaviour with foreign tourists will be tolerated.