Health Update

Household Dust Contains High Levels Of Toxic Lead – A Study

A study conducted by Toxics Link, a non government organization (NGO) in Delhi, revealed that household dust, collected from Delhi homes, carried high levels of lead, which may have serious effect on the health of its residents.

Representatives of Toxics Link stated that the high levels of lead may be common in other Indian cities as well.

The study was based on the dust samples collected from 57 households in Delhi. Harmful substances were found in samples, which were collected from the floor and the windows.

Dust from the floor had 31% lead while dust form the windows had 14% lead.

Kids Born To Old Fathers More Likely To Die Early

A new study carried out by European researchers revealed that becoming

Palestinian pharma company makes first shipment of medicine to Europe

Pain KillerRamallah - Pharmacare, a Ramallah-based Palestinian pharmaceutical company, shipped 2

Tap Water Risky For Preggies - A Study

A new study revealed that expectant mothers who drink or even bath in tap water can double up the risk of grave heart and brain problems in their unborn babies.

British Researchers Found Cure For Male Baldness – A Report

A British tabloid has reported that British researchers have found a cure for baldness.

India Needs To Focus On Malaria Prevention, Says WHO Officials

World Health Organization officials urged India to concentrate more on the India Needs To Focus On Malaria Prevention, Says WHO Officialsprecautionary aspects of malaria than discovering the treatment of the disease.

The WHO officials stated India needs to eradicate the micro killer by following up effectual means of preventing malaria.

Until now, the fight against the mosquito threat is completely centered on disease treatment.

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