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Adulteration of food with melamine results in the formation of kidney stones and kidney failure, even leading to death.

Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. In a study published in Toxicological Sciences, researchers tested the effects of five drugs (including caffeine and the blood thinner w

Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. In a study published in Toxicological Sciences, researchers tested the effects of five drugs (including caffeine and the blood thinner warfarin) on the growth of zebrafish embryos. They found that all five had the same effect, impairing the migration of bone-forming cells which resulted in the onset of facial malformation. Zebrafish embryos grow quickly, are transparent and develop outside of the parent’s body, making them ideal for studying early development. A zebrafish-based s...

The polluted air in both cities and rural areas is causing fine particulate matter, which results in strokes, heart diseases, lung cancer, and acute and chronic respiratory diseases, among others

A new study found out that air pollution caused due to traffic impacts the brain functioning and can lead to memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of brain pathways linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Read on to know more about the study and how it impacts the functioning of your brain. , Health News, Times Now