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Those living near unconventional oil, gas development areas have higher ri
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], January 31 (ANI): A large study, conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has said that elderly people living near or downwind of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD) are at higher risk of early death, compared to their counterparts wh
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Vikas Ecotech Board paybacks 2 tranches of Debt under its Debt Reduction P
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI/PNN): BSE (560961) & NSE (VIKASECO) listed Vikas Ecotech Ltd an emerging player in the global arena of the high-end speciality chemicals players, offering eco-friendly and technologically superior products to the world, has announced that on persistence
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Even dim light before bedtime could disrupt a preschooler's sleep: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colorado [US], January 29 (ANI): Researchers have found that exposure to even dim light can prompt the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin to plummet in preschoolers in the hour before bedtime, disturbing their sleep.
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India's mission providing consular services to family of Indian nationals
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): India today said that its High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate General in Toronto are working closely with the Canadian authorities on all aspects of the investigation of the tragic case of death of four people whose bodies were recovered near the C
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Study finds even dim light before going to bed may disrupt a preschooler's
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Colorado [US], January 28 (ANI): A new study has found that even a little exposure to light can prompt the necessary sleep-promoting hormone melatonin to plummet in preschoolers in the hour before bedtime, potentially disrupting their sleep.
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Faulty BRCA genes, known to increase breast cancer risk, now linked to pro
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Cambridge [England], January 26 (ANI): If outside factors like exposure to pesticides, smog and pollution weren't enough, internal factors like faulty versions of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, have now been linked to several other cancers, including those that affect men.
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Lifetime workplace exposure to pesticides linked to heightened COPD risk:
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Stockport (Greater Manchester) [UK], January 26 (ANI): Toxic effects by pesticide exposure have been known to range from mild symptoms, like minor skin irritation or other allergic symptoms, to more severe symptoms, like strong headache, dizziness, or nausea.
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Vikas Ecotech Board approves Debt Reduction Program Phase-II marching towa
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI/PNN): BSE (560961)& NSE (VIKASECO) listed Vikas Ecotech Ltd an emerging player in the global arena of the high-end speciality chemicals players, offering eco-friendly and technologically superior products to the world, has announced that on persistence
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Researchers develop antifreeze cream to prevent frostbite injuries
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has developed a cream that prevents frostbite injuries in mice when applied to the skin 15 minutes before severe cold exposure.
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Expert warns COVID-19 positive children should not be exposed to radiation
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): As the third wave of the COVID pandemic raises concern of infection among children, an expert has suggested that there is no need to panic as the Omicron, Variant of Concern, is mild, but have asked to avoid unnecessary medications and radiation exposure.
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Nature helps people cope with body image issues: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): Do you get negative thoughts and feelings about your body? Don't worry. All you have to do is to increase your exposure to nature. According to a new study, being in nature helps people deal with negative body image by removing some of the triggers of body
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Study finds long-term exposure to air pollution may increase COVID-19 risk
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 15 (ANI): Long term exposure to ambient air pollution may heighten the risk of COVID-19 infection, suggests recent research.
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