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Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals has previously been implicated in causing serious harm to fertility and development, as well as increased obesity risk in rodents and people. (Representational/Pixabay)

Everyday chemicals can land you in serious trouble

Common chemicals can increase risk of metabolic disorders: Study.

22 May 2019 9:14 AM IST

Buying organic, pesticide-free food instead of processed products is also recommended (Photo: AFP)

Removing shoes outside the house helps with weight loss

Several everyday products contain obesogens that cause fat levels to build up in tissues.

21 May 2018 5:46 PM IST

Choline is vital in pregnancy but many eat less than the recommended 450mg a day because eggs and meat are linked with high cholesterol and fat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what can make your fried eggs healthier

Study shows olive oil creates fewer aldehydes than other vegetable oils.

2 March 2018 7:39 PM IST

Girls who had higher concentrations of parabens in their urine at age nine also experienced puberty at younger ages (Photo: AFP)

Girls may hit puberty earlier due to chemicals in cosmetics and soaps:...

Chemicals that have been implicated include phthalates, which are often found in scented products like perfumes, soaps...

4 Dec 2018 8:51 PM IST

The decline in lung function is attributable to the irritation that most cleaning chemicals cause on mucous membranes lining the airways. (Photo: Pixabay)

Everyday chemicals linked to brain disorders in children, says study

Medical review went on to add items such as cosmetics, furniture and plastics could be linked to brain development...

24 March 2018 1:16 PM IST

Previous wearable devices for monitoring dietary intake suffered from limitations such as requiring the use of a mouth guard, bulky wiring. (Photo: Pixabay)

This tiny tooth-mounted sensor to track what you eat

The sensors transmit their data wirelessly in response to an incoming radiofrequency signal.

23 March 2018 7:29 PM IST

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Eating out exposes consumers to harmful chemicals

The study is the first to compare phthalate exposures in people who reported dining out to those more likely to enjoy...

29 March 2018 3:40 PM IST

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Cleaning products could protect you from toxic chemicals

Flame retardant chemicals have been linked to endocrine disruption, decreased fertility, and thyroid dysfunction in...

28 Jun 2018 5:27 PM IST

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This plastic alternative could solve pollution problem

This new route was enabled by a class of powerful new catalysts they have designed and synthesised.

25 Jun 2018 11:27 AM IST

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Humans could be cause of cancer in wild animals: Study

Even something such as artificial light and light pollution are negatively affecting wild animals.

4 Jun 2018 11:49 AM IST

This study is the first to examine mixtures of chemicals that are widely used in personal care products in relation to hormones (Photo: AFP)

Women's hormones may be affected negatively by chemicals in cosmetics

If this finding is confirmed by additional research, it could have implications for estrogen-dependent diseases such as...

14 Sept 2018 10:06 AM IST

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Vaping residue can transfer between rooms

Electronic cigarettes and refill fluids seem to be evolving and new products are brought to the market every day.

12 Sept 2018 2:16 PM IST