Are Scented Wax Melts Really Safe? Study Reveals Potential Health Risks From Toxic Nanoparticles
New research warns that scented wax melts can release harmful nanoparticles when reacting with indoor ozone, challenging their reputation as a safer alternative to candles.
Feb 23, 2025, 15:03 PM IST
Exclusive: Is 'Severe' AQI Levels Worrying You Up? Tips To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Theo Jones, Dyson Engineer shares with Zee News Digital queries about the indoor air quality in our home that could help us make educated decisions to reduce air pollution exposure.
Dec 04, 2024, 08:30 AM IST
75% of children in Delhi experience breathlessness due to toxic air: Study
The TERI report states that air in Delhi has a high concentration of major pollutant PM2.5, which it claimed is pushing Delhiites, especially children, towards respiratory and heart diseases.
Oct 15, 2021, 21:08 PM IST
Indoor air pollution responsible for 1.24 lakh deaths in India in 2015: Lancet
Among other sources, emissions from coal power plants, transport and other industries caused 80,368, 88,019 and 1,24,207 preventable deaths respectively, the report said.
Oct 31, 2017, 12:18 PM IST
Sick building syndrome: Fungal toxins in your house can make you ill
Accoding to a group of researchers, there are three types of fungus that can grow on ordinary household wallpaper and spread into the air, leading to serious health consequences.
Jun 26, 2017, 13:49 PM IST
Indoor air pollution causing more deaths than outdoor: Experts
Approximately 40 per cent of all the diseases burden can be attributed to household air pollution, according to a WHO official.
Nov 19, 2015, 00:32 AM IST