Women at higher risk from TB
For a tiny germ, the tuberculosis bacterium takes a hige financial and human toll. It is the leading single infectious cause of female deaths in the world. Nine hundred million are infected
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First human blood cells developed from stem cells
For the first time, researchers have used embryonic stem cells to produce human blood cells, a step that could lead to a new source of cells for transfusion and other therapies. Primitive human blood
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Dr Reddy's labs 'experiment with truth'
The Drugs Controller, the country's apex body for certifying all drugs before they enter the market, has pulled up leading Pharma firm Dr Reddy's Laboratories for its "inaccurate" claims regarding
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Misuse of contraceptive affecting health : Report
Women's groups have called for a check on the use of Depo-Provera, an injectable contraceptive, which is leading to serious side effects among women, as none of the screening procedures are being
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Sick system
Is the state healthcare system a health hazard?
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MP Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo interview: championing the cause of climate change and low carbon development in Dist. Bolangir, Odisha
<p>MP Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has been championing the cause of climate change and low carbon development and is planning development activities in his constituency.As an immediate first step, he has supported a study to assess the potential of low carbon development and clean energy access in his constituency Balangir. The report on “ low carbon development plan for Balangir district” of Odisha has been prepared by GSES consultants after interaction with local villagers, stakeholders ,local government officials and some secondary date has been collected from census report. </p> <p> </p>
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MP Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo interview: championing the cause of climate change and low carbon development in Dist. Bolangir, Odisha
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CSE study shows e-waste recycling leading to heavy metal contamination in Moradabad
CSE study shows e-waste recycling leading to heavy metal contamination in Moradabad Moradabad gets 50 per cent of all PCBs used in India, and 90 tonnes of e-waste everyday CSE collected
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Protests against crude production in Peru
Argentina's biggest oil facility and natural gas producer Pluspetrol has come to a standstill following protests by the indigenous Achuar groups in Peru, who say that crude production is
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Poison in Thailand
Occupationally linked health problems plague Thai workers
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Children and air pollution
Children in Dhaka have a high percentage of lead in their blood. If lead is allowed to invade the body it can affect the intelligence of children and harm internal organs. But this is not the only
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Bangladesh ranks 4th highest among 212 countries in TB
The killer disease of tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing countries where about 32 per cent of the population are infected by TB bacilli. Bangladesh
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All mines in Selaulim area to be shut
PANJIM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar plans to shut down all the mines falling in the catchment area of Selaulim water reservoir, HERALD has learnt. The Government has already identified 19 such mines which are polluting the water of the Selaulim reservoir. Ramesh Gawas, one of the social activists leading the fight against illegal mining, points out that 55 per cent of the Goan population drinks water coming from the Selaulim water treatment plant and majority of those who drink this water live in Salcete and Mormugao Talukas, with 32 per cent of this polluted water being consumed in Salcete alone. Talking to HCN, Gawas said even the Parrikar Government’s reply in the recent Assembly Session admitted that manganese content in Selaulim water is 3.5 mg, which is three times more than the permissible limit.
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Chocolate caution!
Did you think that chocolates are safe for your child? Think again. Chocolate firms are under scrutiny in California. Recently, the American Environmental Safety Institute, an environmental group,
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A convenient dumping ground
Lax regulations, lower wages and higher prices of secondary lead are reason enough for the setting up of lead battery recycling units in developing countries
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France bans sale of 1,500 pesticides
France has announced a ban on the sale of 1,500 pesticides from February 1, 2008. The move is part of the country's plan to phase out the use of 53 phytosanitary substances, used in pesticides,
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Sinister pattern
Analysis of Asian studies highlights universality of air pollution problem
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Well wishing
Deeper wells are free of arsenic
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Assessment of environmental status of Lucknow city
Monitoring of Environmental Status of Lucknow city with respect to air and noise is being conducted by IITR, since 1997 twice in a year (pre-monsoon and post-monsoon in the month of May and October respectively)
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Lower arsenic standards for rural people in the US
Proposing substandard water