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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 beneficial effects seen from the Ketogenic Diet are potentially due to the inhibition of a nutrient sensor called mTOR. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketogenic diet may prevent cognitive decline: Study

Ketogenic Diet has previously shown positive effects for patients with neurological disorders, like epilepsy,...

15 Oct 2018 2:42 AM GMT

Survivors of natural disasters are at the risk of PTSD and other mental health issues. (Pictures used for representational purposes only)

Storming through PTSD

Floods, cyclones, droughts and heat waves our climate is changing and taking a toll on our lives.

14 Oct 2018 6:34 PM GMT

They claim to be free of the toxic-trio DnBP, toluene and formaldehyde (Photo: AFP)

Research finds link between chemical-free nail varnish and cancer

In three brands, they found TPHP which is known to be a hormone disruptor.

14 Oct 2018 2:46 PM GMT

They said humans can also be created with two women or two men as parents (Photo: AFP)

Scientists creating mice from eggs of 2 females comes as hope for gay...

Experts used gene editing and stem cells for the process which they called a breakthrough in understanding mammal...

14 Oct 2018 12:57 PM GMT

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Some dietary supplements contain potentially harmful drugs

Expert offers some advice on how to avoid tainted supplements.

14 Oct 2018 9:08 AM GMT

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Cataract surgery for senior drivers tied to reduced car crash risk,...

Cataracts is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

14 Oct 2018 8:51 AM GMT

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Here's how obesity is linked to early-onset colorectal cancer

Obesity epidemic may partially contribute early-onset colorectal cancer rates.

14 Oct 2018 6:36 AM GMT

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Abnormal vision can affect brain function: Study

Researchers explains some people with lazy eye have poor vision because the brain suppresses an eye.

14 Oct 2018 5:49 AM GMT

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How does exercise affect our cognitive performance

University Munich researchers conduced the study.

14 Oct 2018 5:02 AM GMT

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Long-term exposure to ozone adversely affects human health

New study's results highlight the importance of accurately estimating O3 exposure.

14 Oct 2018 4:35 AM GMT

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Irrigating vegetables with wastewater spreads disease: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

14 Oct 2018 4:14 AM GMT