Plastic chemical BPA stirs controversy again
New York, United States, January 29: A controversial chemical widely used in making beverage cans and baby bottles remains in the body much longer than previously thought, a new study by U.S....
View ArticleScientists identify a cancer-causing ingredient in alcohol
Toronto, March 21:Acetaldehyde, a chemical responsible for the hangover effects of drinking, can also lead heavy drinkers to cancerdefine, warns a new study by researchers at the Centre for Addiction...
View ArticlePlastic milk bottles risky for babies’ health
While health authorities in the Unites States have already banned the use of these bottles last year, other nations like Australia and Britain are also likely to take similar stand.European scientists...
View ArticleBPA exposure heightens testosterone levels in men---study
The study was conducted by the researchers at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry and the University of Exeter, England, in collaboration.Commenting on the study, David Melzer, professor of...
View ArticleLove induces euphoria similar to cocaine abuse--study
According to the study, a look of the loved one stimulates 12 different centers of brain to release a rush of ‘feel good’ chemicals such as dopamine, oxytocin, adrenaline, and vasopression.Since same...
View ArticleCash found to contain alarming levels of BPA
BPA, which can be absorbed through skin, is an endocrine disruptor and has been linked with erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire.“Most people don’t expect to find a toxic chemical in their...
View ArticleScientists find possible cure for multiple sclerosis
The researchers found the cytokine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) plays a pivotal role in triggering MS. Experts explained that in healthy bodies GM-CSF is a part of immune...
View ArticleRed wine chemical inhibits breast cancer progress --study
The chemical also sourcing from cranberries, blueberries and peanuts, achieves the effect by blocking the growth of a hormone called oestrogen.Study findings The study has been in journal ‘FASEB’ and...
View ArticleA professional line of work can mess the baby genetically?
Is it true that the choosing a line of work might impinge on the genetic makeup of the offsprings? A study at University of North Carolina has pointed out that men taking up vocations such as...
View ArticleCan a chemical pin prick in the eye bring back lost sight?
The sight restoration studyThe chemical compound that may help blind people to see someday has been discovered by a team of Scientists from University of California, Berkeley, and researchers from...
View ArticleGet rid of a throbbing headache! Grab a glassful of water!
The water therapyResearch scientists from University of Maastricht , Netherlands found out that consuming approximately 7 glasses of water daily is enough to get rid of the headache and make life...
View ArticleStudy points a finger at triclosan! It may be hazardous for health!
Antibacterial productsAntibacterial products are widely used for health benefits and to kill germs. Triclosan a chemical used commonly in antibacterial soap may not be very good news and can harm...
View ArticleFire cracker patients lament due to lack of medical facility
The injured people were rendered help at the only available government hospital at Sivakasi . The hospital is ill-equipped has only 12 beds to offer to the seriously wounded patients. The state of the...
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