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The study used Nielsen data to analyse 530 different snacks, cereals, formulas and drinks that had been purchased within the last five months.

Most infant food contain arsenic, says study

Large amount of baby food products contain dangerous chemicals, a new study has found.

30 Oct 2017 11:52 AM GMT

Out of the products analysed, they found that 65 percent contained arsenic, 58 percent contained cadmium, 36 percent contained lead. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are you harming your toddler with baby foods?

Out of the products analysed, they found that 65 percent contained arsenic, 58 percent contained cadmium, 36 percent...

28 Oct 2017 10:45 AM GMT

A glut in December 2016 led to tomatoes being sold at Rs 1 per kg, with most farmers finding it easier to use the vegetables as manure.

Raw food sold in Kolkata has Lead concentration far above permissible...

Concentration found in raw food materials is very high compared to threshold value of 2.5mg/kg.

23 Oct 2017 3:10 AM GMT

Tests showed that flakes of paint often came away from the glass under when simulating sustained use, indicating the substances could be ingested over a prolonged period.

There may be toxic levels of lead in drinking glasses, says study

Researchers find lead and cadmium on surface of glasses and rims, with 1,000 times higher concentrations.

6 Nov 2017 8:34 AM GMT

Researchers tested 118 samples of sindoor, a scarlet- coloured powder that is used by women to place a bindi, or red dot, cosmetically on their foreheads (Photo: AP)

Vermillion may harm due to unsafe lead levels in it, says study

The substance is known to contain lead and other heavy metals with risk of kidney, hepatic, skin disorders.

20 Sep 2017 2:18 PM GMT

Indias significantly elevated blood lead levels can in part, be attributed to battery smelting, which is poorly regulated in India, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

High lead exposure causing intellectual disability in Indian children,...

At low levels, one microgrammes per deciLitre of lead contamination in the blood causes more than half a point of IQ...

15 Oct 2018 2:59 AM GMT

The process may lead to 10 percent reduction in blood cholesterol levels (Photo: AFP)

Lead, mercury in blood raises cholesterol levels, says study

People with the highest level of lead had 56 per cent greater odds of having higher total cholesterol.

6 Nov 2018 4:29 AM GMT

The plastic may not meet the most up to date international safety guidelines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Second-hand plastic toys could pose health risks to kids

Scientists from the University of Plymouth in the UK analysed 200 used plastic toys which they found in homes, nurseries...

29 Jan 2018 9:56 AM GMT

The team analysed 553 individuals from New Zealand born between 1972-1973 and were followed up to age 38 from all socioeconomic groups. (Photo: Pixabay)

Childhood lead exposure not linked to criminal behaviour in adulthood

The team analysed 553 individuals from New Zealand born between 1972-1973 and were followed up to age 38 from all...

28 Dec 2017 9:47 AM GMT