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A literature review by six Indian scientists points to a disturbing find—that the vulnerable mother’s exposure to air pollution may adversely affect the baby

The study also noted an association between preconception exposure to phthalates - a group of plasticizing and solvent compounds found in many household objects - and changes in womens reproductive hormones, as well as increased inflammation and oxidative stress.

Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, found that the 87 study participants, all undergraduate and postgraduate students, produced creative output with lower scores when there were high indoor levels of volatile organic compounds, including gases released from products such as detergents, perfumes and paint. They further found that lowering total volatile organic compounds levels in a room by 72% could improve a student's creative potential by 12%. They have published their findings in the journal Scientific Reports.

As the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops, there has been a spike in number of children complaining of respiratory issues. Here are some precautions parents can take for their children

Air pollution inside our homes can be as dangerous as when we breathe toxic air outside. It can severely damage our lungs and here is how we may protect it. - Indoor Air Pollution: How Toxic Pollutants Inside Home Can Cause Breathing Issues?