It has been reported that cigarette smoking is a risk factor for bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory infections, and that smokers are more likely to harbor bacterial pathogens in their oral and nasopharyngeal cavities than nonsmokers.
The public debate on the IPCC report in India has not gone beyond what I would call page three social science. It has remained obsessed with the politics of personality and hence it is time it were rescued from this obsession and given some academic sobriety. I have flagged five themes in my attempt to do so.
Urinary excretion of estrogens, including endogenously produced estrogens, estrogens from dietary sources, and estrogens from prescription medications and veterinary pharmaceuticals, can result in surface water contamination and subsequent human exposure via contaminated drinking water. Caldwell et al.
Small-scale farmers depend largely on their animals and need to feed them well. Technology based innovations have been the mainstream solution to improve the fodder problem. But making farmers find relevant information and networks appears to be as much effective for innovation.
In December 2009, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs released a four-page document, Voluntary Guidelines on Corporate Social Responsibility, a set of principles aimed at helping Indian companies shape their CSR programmes. The document which has sections on core elements, fundamental principles and implementation guidance for CSR initiatives, has attracted considerable flak.
One way for "dollar-poor" small-scale farmers to increase their income per hectare is to switch to higher value agricultural products, such as meat, milk or eggs. Stronger engagement in livestock production, however, exposes smallholders to additional risks, such as losing their animals through theft, predation or disease.
Reduced heart rate variability (HRV) has been associated with myocardial infarction and mortality in heart failure patients, and acute decreases in HRV have been reported to precede ischemic events and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Everyone worries about rising electricity bills. But go to buy a solar geyser and what puts you off is the price. It is Rs 38,000 for a 200 litre one. The government does give a 10.5 per cent interest subsidy but that doesn
One of the many stories that lie hidden beneath the spate of recent conflicts now unfolding is that of reckless mining and deforestation by corporations. In Goa, despite a successful anti-SEZ struggle, the mining juggernaut continues to roll on, playing havoc with the land, people and environment.
