Researchers have analysed more than 100 global studies to show that exposure to pesticides, weed killers and solvents is likely to be associated with a higher risk for developing Parkinson's disease. The research appears in the …
Nearly two-thirds of Indian households in the high income group have reported a substantial increase in consumption of organic food products in the past five years, reveals a new survey released on Thursday. There has been a …
It’s not often that a health website is bothered about a Bollywood star’s birthday but Aamir Khan isn’t a mere Bollywood actor. Quite like Rancho in Three Idiots, he has never been afraid to voice his opinion against …
Regardless of a person's age, gender or body mass index, pesticides in food, air and water may be directly linked with the development of type 2 diabetes, a new Spanish research study has found.
These substances tend to …
The green revolution has been lauded for what it did for our country. We went from a country begging for food to being an exporter. However, along with it came several drawbacks too, the foremost being the increased cancer …
Punjab has over 90 cancer patients per 1 lakh population. This is much higher than the national average of 80 per lakh. The Malwa region, also known as the ‘cancer belt’, has the highest average of 136 cancer patients per …
Food allergies are rearing their head worldwide because of pesticides and chemicals in tap water, says an immunological research. The study reported that high levels of dichlorophenols, a chemical used in pesticides and to …
A Finnish water chemistry company has been roped in for a pilot project aiming to solve the chronic problem of arsenic water in India. "We have been asked by India's ministry of rural development to start a pilot scheme to …
Amir Khan hosted Satyamev Jayate may be over, but the show sure has a lingering effect. After the show highlighted how pesticide use was going unchecked exposing us to potential health hazards, the Delhi High court has directed …
The high incidence of cancer and other diseases in Punjab's Malwa belt has been highlighted over the last decade. Now, union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has confirmed the presence of uranium and other heavy metals …
The 24th June broadcast of Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate, on the toxic effects of pesticides, has given rise to a flurry of thoughts and queries in many people’s mind. Here we offer answers, to some of the most frequently …
Today’s episode basically dealt with the harmful and long-term effects of pesticides. Pesticides became part of our nation’s staple during the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution refers to phase when the country’s crop …
Long-time exposure to pesticides via inhalation may cause moderate to severe blood toxicity and reduction in the total number of bone marrow cells, leading to several degenerative diseases like aplastic anaemia, researchers at …
The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed an experts' committee to submit a report by Aug 17 containing guidelines to prevent the rampant use of banned pesticides in vegetables and fruits. The division bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan …
