The unusual weather phenomenon,

Itai Itai disease is due to cadmium toxicity

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), have been recognised as a major public-health problem for a number of years. In 1912, Prince Morrow, chair of the US committee looking into the problem of venereal diseases, was quoted as saying "it is a conservative estimate that fully one-eighth of all human suffering comes from this souurce". Despite medical advances, STDs continue to pose a threat to the health and welfare of individuals.

Lead poisoning in children is causing a storm in New York. A large number of cases seeking action against lead poisoning are pending in courts. Lead is present in nume

A new vaccine can prevent urinary infections effectively

Leaded gasoline causes about 90 per cent of airborne lead pollution in cities, the rest of which comes from

A poison used in chemical warfare is being used to treat children with cerebral palsy

truce has been called by the uk and the European Union ( eu) in the three month-old battle over beef. The agreement was reached last month at the eu summit in Florence, Italy.

Exposure to sunlight for even the shortest possible duration is now being seen as the worst enemy of those wishing to flaunt a fair and lovely skin. A new but controversial chemical is being hailed as a saviour for those who want that bask in the sun, b

Anthrax has claimed three elephants in Jaldapara wildlife sanctuary in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, sparking fears that the infectious disease could wipe out animal life in the reserve. The

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