Scant attention paid to hazards of lead poisoning Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other governmental and non-governmental organisations have been marking every third week of October as International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) since 2013, lead poisoning, particularly among children, remains a major health problem and is in fact increasing. Nepal 29 Oct, 2023
Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity ​​​​​​​Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint MONTREAL: Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been unwittingly exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water, with contamination in several cities consistently higher than they ever were in Flint, Michigan, according to an investigation... Environment 04 Nov, 2019
Tests for lead poisoning may be faulty, US regulators warn US health agencies on Wednesday warned that certain blood tests for lead poisoning may give results lower than the actual level of lead. As a result, some children under 6, along with pregnant and nursing women, may need retesting, the Food and... Environment 18 May, 2017
Lead exposure affecting schoolchildren�s growth Kathmandu, May 25 Although some of the more reputable schools use lead-free paint in their buildings and classrooms, a majority of schools in the Kathmandu Valley have been found using bright colours, which contain high amount of lead, to paint the... Horoscopes 26 May, 2016
TOPICS: Self-reliant policy for energy sector The recent hike in petroleum products is a great blow to the general people. It is going to increase the prices of all commodities. The hoarders and black marketeers will have a field day. No wonder the students are agitating, as they will feel the... 23 Aug, 2005
HEALTH CAPSULES Lesbians watch out!Lesbians are more likely to suffer from a common cause of infertility that is also linked with other health problems, preliminary research suggests. A study reveals that polycystic ovarian syndrome is more prevalent among lesbians... Travel Abroad 22 Mar, 2004
