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A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...- Are immunity boosters secretly helping the body fight cancer too? New Vitamin C research reveals a surprising reduction in cancer-linked risksVitamin C supplements may reduce cancer risk linked to processed meat nitrates, according to new cancer research from the University of Wat...
- Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...
- Monitor presence of potentially carcinogenic chemical in Ranitidine: DCGI to drug controllersThe DCGI has directed state and UT drug controllers to monitor levels of the potentially carcinogenic NDMA in Ranitidine, an antacid. This ...
- Karnataka bans plastic use in idli preparation after health concernsKarnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced actions against 54 individuals for using plastic during the preparation of idlis. Insp...
- Presence of carcinogenic chemicals in cars: NGT issues notice to BIS, MoRTHThe National Green Tribunal has asked the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Bureau of Indian Standards, and others to respond regard...
- Air in your car cabin could lead to cancer, neurological, and reproductive issues: Here’s what study saysA CPCB report to the National Green Tribunal has revealed that certain flame-retardant chemicals in car cabin air, potentially carcinogenic...
- Spices Board formulates comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ETO contaminationThe Spices Board has released comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ethylene oxide contamination in Indian spice products, foll...
- Your car may be giving you cancer, warns studyStudy warns of cancer-causing flame retardants in cars, impacting cabin air quality. Toxic air release due to heat poses public health risk...
- Beware, this ingredient in your fish curry spice may cause cancer!In a public announcement, the Singapore Food Agency clarified that ethylene oxide is not intended for direct use in food but rather employe...
- WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchangedAspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
- Can you identify which chemicals may be carcinogenic? Study says yesCarcinogens include asbestos, tobacco smoke, diesel engine exhaust etc.
- MHA issues advisory on gas leakCommon symptoms of styrene exposure include irritation to eyes, nose and skin; gastrointestinal and respiratory effects. Its long term expo...
- Fourth carcinogen discovered in heart pills used by millionsDMF, as the solvent is known, is classified by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen.
- Hookah bars permanently banned in Punjab as President Kovind okays BillPunjab is the third state in the country after Gujarat and Maharashtra where hookah bars or lounges were banned through law.
- Cancer-causing chemicals in bread: Government awaits FSSAI report to initiate actionHealth Minister J P Nadda said he has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to take the matter seriously and submit a repo...
- Is cancer hiding in your home? 28-nation study flags common drugs, chemicalsThe study says that it is possible the combined effect of many of these chemicals working simultaneously may further enhance the risk of ca...
- Manish Sisodia visits controversial Okhla, Ghazipur waste-to-energy plantsA CPCB inspection had revealed levels of dioxins and carcinogenic chemical compounds in the Okhla plant was several times the safe standard.
- Explain measures to inform people on mobile tower radiations, says Central Information CommissionThe Commission had sought a compliance report from Environment Ministry, Health Ministry, Telecom Ministry, DDA and other stakeholders.
- Air pollution causes lung cancer: World Health OrganizationThe World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on Thursday declared air pollution as carcinogenic...
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