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HEALTH RISKS OF PESTICIDES
Government proposes complete ban on paraquat dichloride, cites health risks to humans, animalsThe Union Agriculture Ministry, which issued the draft order, has invited objections or suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days, after...- Firm up farm product quality controlIndian basmati rice faces scrutiny in Australia after other exports were flagged abroad. Australian authorities suspended Indian fumigation...
- Most people rinse apples under the tap, but a study found plain water barely touches pesticide residue; a baking-soda soak removed up to 96% of itA study reveals baking soda soaks remove more surface pesticide residue from apples. This method proved more effective than tap water or in...
- 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 ...
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIt is probably time to be bullish as an investor. But remember two things. One: Valuations are still not cheap. Two: Because it is over and...
- Alan Greenspan dies at 100: What is Parkinson disease, symptoms, stages and what causes it explained as it affects over a million in USWhat is Parkinson's disease?: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has reportedly passed away at 100. His death has sparked publi...
- India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
- Not stocks. Doctor says his best investment is a avocado plant that he planted 4 years ago at a cost of Rs 250A homoeopathy doctor's success in growing over 100 avocados from a single sapling in his backyard has sparked interest in urban gardening. ...
- Eating more fruits? Study reveals how your choices could be increasing pesticide levels in your bloodInvisible risks lurk on popular fruits in India. Pesticide residues are a growing health concern. Studies show these chemicals can enter th...
- Popular fruits may raise Cancer risk, study warns about hidden pesticidesA new study warns that consuming specific fruits and vegetables may increase pesticide levels in the body, having possible health challenge...
- 14-year-old girl dies after eating pesticide sprayed cabbage; Here are five other vegetables high in pesticidesA 14-year-old girl in Sri Ganganagar district died after consuming a pesticide-sprayed cabbage leaf from her field. She felt nauseous and w...
- 9 fruits and veggies with the highest pesticide levels9 fruits and veggies with the highest pesticide levels
- Pesticides increase cancer risk similar to smoking: StudyA recent US study has found that exposure to certain pesticides significantly increases cancer risk in farmers, comparable to the risk pose...
- FSSAI allows 10 times more pesticide residue in herbs, spicesIndia dilutes pesticide norms for herbs and spices, raising MRL to 0.1mg/kg. Activists fear harm to exports. Concerns include health risks,...
- Here's why Hong Kong and Singapore have announced a recall of MDH and Everest productsHong Kong and Singapore have recalled popular Indian spice products from MDH and Everest due to the presence of carcinogenic ethylene oxide...
- Attention, parents! Keep your kids away from aerial pesticidesHealth officials should find alternative application methods to reduce the exposure of children to pesticides to reduce the risk factors.
- No pesticide spraying while flyers are on board: NGTThe Green Tribunal directed the Centre to ensure that no disinfectant fumigation is carried out in aircraft while passengers are onboard.
- NGT pulls up Centre on spraying of pesticides on aircraftA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar granted last opportunity to the Centre and other parties concerned to file their replies ...
- Are pesticides turning into poison spray?Farmers do not have basic knowledge of usage of pesticides, a survey by the National Institute of Advanced Studies found.
- SC seeks cola cos’ views on fixing pesticide limitsThe Supreme Court (SC) on Monday sought responses from soft drink majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi and others on the recommendations of the Natio...
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