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Toxic foam seen in Indrayani river in Pune, locals express concern
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Due to river pollution, many health issues have arisen, especially for the devotees who start their day with holy baths in the river, the locals alleged.
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Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice found that most children in the United States use makeup and body products that may contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals.
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Study reveals impact of toxicants on river inhabitants
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study published in the journal named 'SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics', Peng Zhou (Shanghai Normal University) and Qihua Huang (Southwest University, Chongqing) develop a model that describes the interactions between a population and a toxicant in an adjective environment
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Researchers discover toxic process involving 'jumping genes'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today reported that an inflammatory trigger like one present during viral infections is elevated in Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare brain disorder.
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Strong metaphorical messages can help in fight against toxic e-waste: Stud
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a new study, consumers who were told that not recycling their batteries "risked polluting the equivalent of 140 Olympic swimming pools every year" were more likely to participate in an electronic waste recycling scheme.
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Pollutants more harmful due to microplastics: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Studies suggest that on their own, microplastics, which are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters in length, are potentially harmful, and it's unclear what effect they could have on pollutants that latch onto them.
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Big rains eventually bring big algae blooms: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Algae blooms are a growing problem in the lake-rich regions of the world. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, but they can also turn toxic and threaten public health.
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Study suggests chemotherapy could increase disease susceptibility in futur
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington State University-led research indicates that a common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors.
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TikTok encourages toxic diet culture among teens: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New research from the University of Vermont finds the most viewed content on TikTok relating to food, nutrition and weight perpetuates a toxic diet culture among teens and young adults and that expert voices are largely missing from the conversation.
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Russia-Ukraine conflict to blame for fewer migratory birds in Haridwar thi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Their mating season started a few months ago. Due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the heat, smoke and toxic dust in the air must have affected them in a big way. I fear that many of them might even have died," globally renowned ornithologist Dinesh Bhatt said.
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Reduced-nicotine cigarettes make anxious smokers smoke less
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Lowering the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels may reduce smoking without worsening mental health in smokers with mood or anxiety disorders, according to Penn State College of Medicine and Harvard Medical School researchers. They said reducing nicotine content in cigar
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Best selling author Rakhi Kapoor releases her latest Book "Now You Breathe
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI/GPRC): Rakhi Kapoor is an author of 25 books and four Amazon India best sellers) . Her latest book Noe You Breathe deals with the detrimental effects of emotional, verbal and emotional abuse along with physical abuse in relationships. Important relationshi
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