Lead

Eluru's mysterious illness: Excess lead and nickel found in patients’ blood samples

Scientists suspect these heavy metals were causing the mysterious ailment that has affected hundreds of people in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru town.
Millions of children in India suffer from lead poisoning: Protect them from this toxic metal

A UNICEF report reveal that around 275 million Indian kids suffer from lead poisoning. Read on to know how you can keep your little one away from this toxic metal.
Are you irritated? It could be lead poisoning

Lead poisoning can be fatal if not checked in time. Since detection is complicated, taking precautions is the only way out. Read on to know more.
Lead in spices, herbal remedies, ceremonial powders is highly injurious, particularly for children, find researchers

High blood lead levels in the Indian population are a very serious issue. A recent meta-analysis identified 1,066 articles on blood lead levels in various Indian populations (Environment International, December 2018).
First lead-poisoning detection and treatment centre opens in Kerala

Kerala on Monday saw the opening of its first lead-poisoning detection and treatment centre here, as people increasingly take to traditional medicines that are believed to contain heavy metals.
Lead, mercury and other heavy metals may increase bad cholesterol: Study

The researchers found a notable difference between those with the least blood levels of heavy metal and those with the most.
Exposure to lead (in the air and topsoil) affects men's and women's fertility

While many people have been focused on lead in water because of Flint or lead in paint because of public service campaigns, lead in the air and in the soil also deserves significant attention.
UN: 'Lead poisoning killing birds, humans too'

Among the significant but often underestimated threats to migratory birds across the African-Eurasian Flyways -- the major bird migration corridors which links Europe, Africa and Western Asia -- is lead poisoning.
Will Maggi be BANNED in India again?

After finding elevated content of lead in 2015, testing authorities find ash in Maggi noodles!
Exposure to lead in early childhood increases risk of obesity

Exposure to lead during the development stages and early childhood is likely to increase the risk of obesity in adulthood, finds a new research.
New batches of Maggi noodles found safe, to hit the markets this month!

All the samples have been found to be safe with lead to within permissible limits!
Lead exposure during pregnancy can affect the offspring

Lead exposure during pregnancy can affect your offspring and grandchildren too.
Pins and needles in feet – causes and remedies

Are you a software professional or a diabetic? You must read this!
Your e-waste is ruining your health

Apart from causing cancer among other things, it will damage your brain too!
The wait for Maggi is not over yet! Lead found in samples at Lucknow lab
Haldiram gets a clean chit from the Maharashtra government

No adulteration in Haldiram products.
Food Safety Authority in Britain finds exported Maggi samples safe!
How can the Bombay High Court allow Nestle to export Maggi?
After Maggi and Knorr, Top Ramen noodles pulled off the shelves
Washing hands with Dettol soap may not be safe