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Hookahs not a better alternative to cigarettes: Scientists

April 26, 2013
A hookah may not as harmless as you thought. Popular, mainly amongst college students, scientists have found that the hookkah is not a harmless alternative to cigarettes. A new study conducted by the University of California, San …

States delay in banning gutka questioned by SC

April 4, 2013
The Supreme Court  directed 23 states and five union territories to file status report on the implementation of the notification issued by them banning the sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine. The apex …

Oral cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

February 21, 2013
Have you noticed a sore in your mouth that won't go away? Is there a lump, or pain or numbness anywhere in your mouth or on your lips? If yes, do not neglect these. They could be signs of early oral cancer. Most oral cancers …

Revealed – the truth about non-vegetarian food!

January 3, 2013
Very few topics will spark as much heated debate as those centered on whether it is best to restrict meat or indulge in them. A few questions which are raised time and again - is meat really necessary for our bodies’ protein …

One drink a day elevates cancer risk!

August 27, 2012
Large amounts of alcohol have always been linked with health issues, but a new study has now found that even one drink increases the risk of cancer significantly. The study has identified that light drinking is responsible for …

How dangerous are mobile phone towers in residential buildings?

August 2, 2012
The Delhi High Court has taken a step towards reducing the number of mobile phone towers in residential buildings. A public interest litigation has been issued to the Delhi government to bar the installation of mobile phone …

Toxic chemicals used to make veggies look ‘fresh’!

November 20, 2012
A recent study has found that the soft, shiny exterior of tomatoes or the lush, green texture of peas and leafy veggies might tempt one's taste buds and their "freshness" might appeal to the eyes, but there lies something …

Scientists crack the cancer code

July 18, 2012
Researchers have discovered an important step in healthy tissue formation.  They have discovered that the signals that is responsible for tissue formation  may also be responsible in formation of cancers and inflammation if …

Coke and Pepsi contain minute traces of alcohol!

June 29, 2012
Coca-Cola and Pepsi contain very small amounts of alcohol, a study has revealed. According to tests carried out by the Paris-based National Institute of Consumption, more than half of leading colas contain traces of alcohol, …

Diesel fumes linked to increased risk of bladder cancer: WHO

June 18, 2012
In a recent report by the WHO, warnings have been given about fumes from diesel engines being carcinogenic (producing cancer) especially bladder cancer. They apparently belong in the same potentially dangerous category as …

Re-heating cooking oil linked with cancer and brain disease

September 2, 2012
Re-heating cooking medium such as sunflower oil could release toxic compounds, which could be linked with brain diseases and some types of cancer.Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (the region comprising three …

Can Coca Cola, Pepsi cause cancer?

March 9, 2012
In the light of the recent news that Coke and Pepsi are now altering their recipe to avoid getting a cancer warning label on them,we did some investigation ourselves to get to the base of it. Firstly, as per the news, it is …