Search Results: air pollution (42)

World Cancer Day held every 4 February since 2000 is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), COPD, short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the third major cause of…

Ear infections are a simplified term for Otitis Media, which is an infection of the middle ear. It involves the…

In another article, we discussed what diabetes is, its causes, and the different types. Let us now delve deeper into…

The Citarum River is contaminated with paracetamol and amoxicillin, threatening public health and the environment.  Since the discovery of Paracetamol and Amoxicillin contamination, the government has been working to improve waste management and educate the public.

Indonesians rank among the highest consumers of microplastics globally, as revealed by a recent study conducted by Cornell University. The study meticulously maps the absorption of microplastics across 109 countries, revealing a staggering consumption rate of 15 grams per month for Indonesians. This alarming figure significantly surpasses that of other nations and has increased by 59-fold from 1990 to 2018.

Humidity plays a significant role in asthma management and symptom severity. Learn how varying humidity levels can affect asthma and…

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Shocking Discovery Reveals High Levels of Nanoplastics in Common Bottled Water A recent study has brought to light a concerning…

Understand the health effects of haze pollution, learn self-care tips to relieve symptoms and understand when to seek medical help.