Lead exposure linked to antisocial behavior
Exposure to lead in childhood could lead to antisocial or even criminal behavior in adults, a new study suggests. The first comprehensive lead study to track children over a period of time found that
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Taiwan firm close to mapping gene
A Taiwanese biotechnology firm said it is close to finishing a database of genetic variations among Asians that could lead to the development of drugs for diseases prevalent in the region.
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UP leads in polio cases
With 45 of the total 55 polio cases in the country registered in Uttar Pradesh alone, the state has the dubious distinction of leading the country in this regard. According to the figures provided by
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Lanka leads South Asia in Save the Children survey
The latest global survey by the international development and relief organisation Save the Children has revealed that Sri Lanka is leading the South Asian region in terms of quality of life indices
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Stubble burning rampant despite ban
Gurdaspur: Hazardous smoke resulting from burning of wheat stubble can be seen billowing out of every other field in the region despite the act being illegal. Fire in fields sometimes goes out of control
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- Concessional duty rates for CFC-free fridges mooted
A leading industry chamber has suggested levy of excise duty at a concessional rate of eight per cent on CFC-free refrigerators to encourage environment-friendly products. In a representation to the
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Computer sharing breeds germs
Researchers found almost half of keyboards harboured the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus which can lead to serious infections if it enters the body ally harmless when it is on You may have no other option than to use shared computers in your office or at an Internet cafe, but a new study has revealed that these terminals are breeding grounds for germs
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SARS unravelled
Between March 25 and 27, 2003, two different groups of researchers in the cdc and Hong Kong University announced that a previously unrecognised coronavirus could have caused the sars epidemic.
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Japan Disease of gum may lead to AIDS
An acid produced in the mouth due to gum disease invigorates the virus that can lead to full-blown AIDS; a Japanese researcher said billing the finding as a world first. A group of bacteria causes periodontal disease a chronic inflammation that erodes bony structure in the gum posing a threat to the teeth and the entire body, the researcher said.
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Preventing acute malnutrition among young children in crises: A prospective intervention study in Niger
Finding the most appropriate strategy for the prevention of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in young children is essential in countries like Niger with annual “hunger
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HIV cases in armed forces down to half in 5 yrs
Five years ago, HIV was one of the 20 top causes of death in the armed forces, seventh leading cause of death in the Army and the second most prevalent reason of death in the Navy. Today, according to
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Hundreds poisoned by toxic lead in China
103 Children found seriously affected in Zhejiang province Lead pollution from workshops in eastern China seriously poisoned 103 children and has affected hundreds of other residents in the country's latest case of unfettered industrial toxins, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. The pollution from tinfoil-making workshops in Yangxunqiao town in Zhejiang province left the child
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Regulations on toys
Phthalates are chemicals used in toys to soften plastic. Exposure to them can lead to a wide range of health disorders. They are especially dangerous for children under three years, who tend to put these toys in their mouth. India has no regulations to control use of phthalates in toys. It only has voluntary standards covering safety aspects of toys.
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Central Delhi's rich say no to mobile towers
NEW DELHI: Fear of radiation is leading to mobile towers being shut in the richest localities of central Delhi, a trend that's likely to affect connectivity in the heart of Lutyens Delhi. On Monday, a mobile tower at Aurangzeb Road was dismantled and operations of two towers at Amrita Shergill Marg were halted, claim cellular operators. With two towers at Tata Sadan to be switched off on February 28, cellular operators say, connectivity is going to be severely affected in this exclusive enclave.
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One in ten Lankans suffer from diabetes
One in every ten Sri Lankans suffers from diabetes, which has become the leading cause of blindness, renal failure, lower limb amputation, strokes and heart diseases. Nearly 3.8 million people around the
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Clean and efficient bioenergy cookstoves
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the release of the factsheet ‘clean and efficient bioenergy cookstoves’- the tenth in the series of publications. Globally, more than 3 billion
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Tainted report
Europe's leading food safety agency has approved five genetically modified (gm) crops and foods that were banned in certain European Union (eu) countries claiming they posed no threat to human or
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Cancer death rates set for a 'dramatic fall'
Death rates from cancer are "set to fall dramatically" by 2030, according to Cancer Research UK. It says fewer people smoking as well as improvements in diagnosis and treatment will lead to a 17% drop
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Heat-related mortality in India: Excess all-cause mortality associated with the 2010 Ahmedabad heat wave
<p>The researchers conducted an analysis of all-cause mortality associated with a May 2010 heat wave in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, to determine whether extreme heat leads to excess mortality. Counts of
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Analysis of grazing exclusion policy through a climate change mitigation lens: case from Barsey rhododendron sanctuary, West Sikkim
Forest ecosystems assume a significant role in climate change mitigation by the virtue of being one of the largest terrestrial carbon sinks. In India, Sikkim is one of the most pro-active states in leading