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13 Apr 2024

Do You Love Seafood? Study Warns Against 'Forever Chemicals'

Studies have shown their exposure raises the risk of cancer, foetal abnormalities, high cholesterol, and thyroid, liver, and reproductive disorders.

25 Aug 2023

Paper Drinking Straws May Contain Harmful Chemicals: Study

The study comes as a growing number of countries, including India, the UK and Belgium, have banned sale of single-use plastic products, including drinking straws, and plant-based versions have become popular alternatives.

hair straightening

20 Oct 2022

Using hair straightening chemicals? STOP right now, otherwise...

Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study. The researchers found no associations with uterine cancer for other hair products that the women reported using, including hair dyes, bleach, highlights, or perms.

28 Dec 2021

YearEnder 2021: From real estate to IT, check top performing sectors in 2021

Metal, Real Estate, Power, IT, and Chemicals sector were among the top performers in 2021.

anti-dumping duties

26 Dec 2021

Centre imposes antidumping duty on 5 Chinese goods for 5 years

These products include aluminium goods and some chemicals. CBIC has imposed duties on certain flat rolled products of aluminium. Other products include sodium hydrosulphite, silicone sealant, HFC component R-32; and hydrofluorocarbon blends.

22 Dec 2018

How toys are doing more harm than good to our children

Toys are among a child's first possessions. But do you know that the chemicals used in the manufacturing of these toys can adversely affect your child’s health? According to a new study, these contaminated toys can prove dangerous to children with serious health implications.

26 Mar 2018

Chemicals linked to brain disorders in children

Numerous, common chemicals can interfere with normal thyroid hormone actions, which are essential for normal brain development in foetuses and young children, they say.

19 Dec 2017

This is how plants, animals communicate in northeast

Since time immemorial, chemical signals that mediate interactions in nature have been studied and used by humans for many purposes.

26 Aug 2017

Chemicals in yoga mats may disrupt your fertility

If you are planning to undergo fertility treatment, avoiding products like yoga mats may help, as those with flame retardant chemicals can disrupt in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), a study has claimed.

17 Jul 2017

Dangerous chemicals detected in macaroni and cheese powder

A new study found high concentrations of potentially dangerous chemicals known as phthalates in the macaroni and cheese powder.

17 Jun 2017

Chemicals found in detergents, shampoos can cause birth defects: Study

The study found that the chemicals, known as quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats”, can lead to birth defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord.

30 Mar 2017

New technique can trace hazardous chemicals spread through fast-food wrappers in body

Researchers have come up with a new technique through which hazardous chemicals from fast-food wrappers in the body can be traced.

22 Feb 2017

Chennai oil spill: Doctors warn of serious health issues, including cancer, for clean-up crew

In its report on the health impact of oil spill, the fact-finding team said that it found a number of workers and residents complaining of various health issues.

14 Feb 2017

In a first, scientists discover banned toxic chemicals in deepest reaches of ocean

As per a new study, this is the first time that scientists have uncovered the evidence that man-made pollutants have now reached the farthest corners of our Earth.

21 Sep 2016

Common chemicals may reduce vitamin D levels

Exposure to certain common chemicals called endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in several consumer products, including plastic bottles, may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, says a study.

14 Sep 2016

Bayer sets $66 billion deal for Monsanto after lengthy pursuit

German chemicals giant Bayer announced Wednesday a $66 billion deal to buy controversial US seeds and pesticides firm Monsanto, triggering immediate criticism from farmers and environmentalists.

03 Sep 2016

Dr Subhash Chandra Show: Is an MBA degree worth your time?

03 Sep 2016

DNA: How water mixed with poisonous chemicals is making its way to kitchen Part II

03 Sep 2016

DNA: How water mixed with poisonous chemicals is making its way to kitchen

30 Aug 2016

DNA: How rivers are impregnated with poisonous chemicals and industrial waste

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