White is healthiest colour
SYED AKBAR Aug. 23: Life would indeed be dull if there were no colours. But scientists argue that certain colours make one dull by acting on the nervous system.
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Ohio state EPA chief blasts 'woefully inadequate' toxic water regulations
Agency says it averted disaster of the sort seen in Flint by revoking license of head of water treatment in Sebring but calls for fixing of ‘broken’ federal rules National water regulations are “broken”
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Unrest over health hazards in China
Ananth Krishnan BEIJING: Hundreds of villagers in China
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Cattle TB having 'dire' effects in Britain - research
Outbreaks of cattle tuberculosis (TB) in herds in some parts of Britain could force affected farmers to quit the industry, researchers said. The disease, which sickens cows but rarely people, leads
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Mayor of Flint, Michigan did not violate ethics amid water crisis: attorney
The mayor of Flint, Michigan, did not redirect donations to her personal campaign from a charity meant to help families hurt by a water crisis in the city, an independent attorney said on Monday. There
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Anaemia killing women silently
Terming it as a "silent epidemic,' the Indian Medical Association today said nine out of 10 adolescent girls, children and pregnant women in India were anaemic as per various statistics."India leads
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Lifebuoy, WHO launch campaign for kids
Six lakh children in India die each year due to diarrhoea. To help combat this situation Lifebuoy, Hindustan Lever Limi-ted's or HLL leading health soap brand, has announced the launch of its
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Lead still north American pollution danger - report
Lead still tops the list of industrial pollutants in North America that can cause birth defects or developmental damage in children, even though lead pollution has fallen since the phaseout of leaded
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Lead regs to protect children
Firms that renovate or repair housing, childcare facilities or schools will have to follow new rules to protect children from exposure to lead. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing stricter regulations for builders, plumbers, painters and electricians working on buildings constructed before 1978. Under the rules, workers must follow better safety standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead-based paint.
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Behind the smokescreen: satellite data reveal air pollution increase in India’s eight most populous state capitals
A new report titled “Behind the Smokescreen” by Greenpeace India reveals that a year after initial nationwide lockdowns due to Covid-19, NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution has increased in India’s eight
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Nigerian agency warns against consumption of brand Maggi noodles
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians to be careful of the distribution and sales of a particular brand of Maggi noodles produced by Nestle
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Unsafe limits
Even permissible levels of pollutants can damage health
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Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress: study
The brain produces a molecule which stimulates eating Indulging in high-calorie ‘comfort’ foods when you are stressed can lead to more weight gain than usual, scientists say. Researchers from the
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Protecting maternal, newborn and child health from the impacts of climate change: call for action
Climate hazards, including extreme heat, are associated with increased risks of developing complications that lead to adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. These may include multiple causes of maternal
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TB medicines may lead to liver failure
Unmonitored intake of tuberculosis medicines could lead to acute liver failure. In last year, three cases of acute liver failure due to toxicity caused by tuberculosis medicines were received at the department
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Childhood lead poisoning associated with gold ore processing: a village-level investigation—Zamfara State, Nigeria, October–November 2010
During May–June 2010, a childhood lead poisoning outbreak related to gold ore processing was confirmed in two villages in Zamfara State, Nigeria. During June–September of that year, villages with suspected
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Paddy stubble burning leading to health issues, pollution: Agri experts
The illegal practice of burning paddy stubble has been going on unabated in some parts of Punjab and Haryana despite a Government ban on it, causing air pollution and health-related issues, said agri experts.
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The big fat lies: Food regulator exposes ads marred by bogus claims on nutritional value, prepares to prosecute 19 cases
You are being led up the garden path by manufacturers of food and health products making tall claims in advertisements. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) - which put many products
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Panel finds deficiencies in HPV vaccine project
The three-member committee, set up to probe the alleged irregularities in conducting studies using human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine by PATH in India, has identified several deficiencies in the planning and implementation of the project leading
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Investigators considering criminal charges in Flint water crisis
The state of Michigan’s inquiry into the Flint water crisis will consider any potential criminal conduct, including involuntary manslaughter, investigators said Tuesday. Michigan attorney general Bill