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Rajasthan Impose Ban on Soft Drinks in Educational Institutions

...oke and Pepsi brands continued to be way above the permissible limit. (Source: IANS)...

Central Government to Caution all States About Soft Drinks

...ironment's report that found pesticides beyond the permissible norms in samples of well-known brands of soft drinks. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Kerala have said the colas cannot be sold in schools, colleges and government departments. Karnataka is all set to take a similar step, while...

Is the permissible level of lead in blood actually safe?

The permissible upper limit for lead levels in the blood as stipul...m that lead can cause, especially in children, the permissible limit needs to be absolutely clear. The effects of lead poisoning are pretty well known. Children...

Colas can cause bone loss in old women

..., already caught in a controversy over higher than permissible amounts of pesticide in their drinks. American epidemiologists have reported that colas are associated with bone mineral density loss and their consumption may increase osteoporosis risk for older women. Osteoporosis is a disease of porous and brit...

Exercise Caution during Treatment of Anemia in Kidney Patients

...elook at the data from the study and ascertain the permissible limit of anemia rectification, without fear of an adverse reaction. There are also aspersions being cast on specialists, if they are going overboard on ant-anemia drugs. Lead author of the study, Dr. Ajay Singh, clinical chief of the renal division...

Are call centers turning a deaf ear to potential acoustic shocks?

...t relatively low noise levels, much lower than the permissible noise level at the workplaces. The employers therefore should be tuned in to the damage that acoustic shocks could cause, and suitably gear up to handle such scenarios. Ideally employers would do well to reduce the risk of acoustic shock. It would ...

One in Three Drivers Under ‘The Limit’ for Alcohol Still Test Positive for Drus

...limit,’ but subsequently found to be below maximum permissible levels of alcohol, nevertheless tested positive// for a range of drugs, reveals research in Injury Prevention. The findings prompt the authors to call for routine drugs testing in all drivers who are suspected of being over the limit for alcohol. ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Averted in Mice by Alcohol Intake

... for the body if not used with caution, and within permissible doses. .This studies are only relevant to male mice. Experts opine that it is not a close model for human trials. Among humans, RA is mostly noted among females and not so much among males. This study only suggests a method of prevention and not a t...

Act Now To Cleanse Highly Polluted River Hindon, Says Study

...e consistently and massively exceeding the maximum permissible values for health surface water and for safe drinking water", said the report. "Water from the river and tributaries is unable to support a functioning aquatic ecosystem nor is the water safe for drinking due to the presence of toxic heavy metals. A...

Sunbed, a Hotbed for Cancers

...rated. These come with no age restrictions, or the permissible number of times the sunbed could be used. Researcher Dr Harry Moseley of Nine walls Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, said'Sunbeds should be regulated and there should be a licensing system. It would force operators to ensure information is give...

All Forms of Ill Treatment Cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD

...reatment causes lesser harm and might therefore be permissible under exceptional circumstances. These findings point to a need for a broader definition of torture based on scientific formulations of traumatic stress and empirical evidence rather than on vague distinctions or labels that are open to endless and i...

NRI Doctor Protests Patient's Death in Kolkata Hospital

...s.24,000, which was far higher than the hospital's permissible limit of Rs.5,000. The People for Better Treatment (PBT), India's largest patients' body fighting for medical rights spearheaded by Ohio-based NRI Kunal Saha, has sent a memorandum to both the office of the West Bengal Health Minister Surya Kanta M...

Overseeing Agency Indifferent to Workplace Safety in US

...ithout an OSHA standard, which would establish the permissible level of exposure for workers, companies can set any limit of exposure they want. Instead of regulations, Mr. Foulke and top officials at other agencies favor a “voluntary compliance strategy,” reaching agreements with industry associations and com...

Muslim Nations Focus on Halal Vaccines

... develop and produce vaccines which were halal, or permissible under Islam. "We believe that the development of halal vaccines would break new ground for promoting public health in Muslim countries," he said, adding that it would also alleviate fears among Muslim communities about contamination.Under the concept...

Child Vaccines a Key Issue for OIC Forum in Malaysia

...ducing life-saving vaccines for children which are permissible under Islam was a key topic for health experts in ...veloping and producing vaccines deemed "halal", or permissible under Islam, a topic expected to be a major focus of the conference. Under the concept of halal, por...

Ecologists Desperate to Save Dal Lake in Kashmir

... that arsenic levels were almost 1,000 times above permissible levels. Sunit Mittal, who has been a regular tourist, thinks that not many steps are being taken by the Government to stop pollution. He says: This is a beautiful place but it is becoming from bad to worse. Authorities claim that there are plan...

Operation on Pillow Angel Violated Laws, Says US Advocacy Group

...d a legal opinion that concluded the treatment was permissible under Washington state law without the need for a court order. This is where our system broke down. We take full responsibility." Ashley, 9, has a condition called static encephalopathy, which means an unchanging brain injury of unknown origin. "...

Exposure to Computer Games can Be 'good' for Kids, Says New Study

...nd meaning in ways that might not be accessible or permissible in their everyday," Crowe added. Dr Bradford said that computer game helps children live their fantasy that they cannot fulfil in real life. "We met many players taking part in online role-playing, sometimes to extend or to compensate for experie...

Tea Pill, Tea Cola Hitting Markets Soon

...Apart from tea extracts, Tea Cola contains certain permissible additives and some sweeteners. "The idea to develop Tea Cola is nothing but value addition to tea. The idea is to cut into the bottled mineral water market - a litre of Tea Cola would definitely be cheaper than a bottle of water," Hazarika noted. T...

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