Mutual Fund investment: Market fluctuations are a huge reality in the current times. The India VIX, which measures market volatility using the Nifty 50 index, saw a major correction after the Lok Sabha elections. The VIX has eased down to 13.16 from its peak 31.17 on June 4, when the Lok Sabha elections results declared. … Read more
Dr David Megson, senior lecturer in chemistry and environmental forensics at Manchester Metropolitan University, told the BBC: “The overall risk is still what we would describe as relatively low, but it still just doesn’t sit right with me that two different people can have different water resources and have a different risk of potentially dying … Read more
By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your children’s school clothes may look neat, but are they safe to wear? Maybe not. Researchers found high levels of dangerous chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school uniforms sold across North America. These … Read more
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A chemical called perfluooctane sulfate (PFOS) has been linked to the most common type of liver cancer, a new study indicates. PFOS are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and are referred to as “forever chemicals” because they … Read more
The new study “fits in well” with that overall body of research, said Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist with the nonprofit Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C. It links hair product use to hormonal differences that are consistent with some of the health effects that have been tied to such products, according to Temkin. … Read more
Cheeseburgers, chicken burritos and other meat products had the highest phthalate/plasticizer content, with much higher DEHT levels detected in burritos than in burgers. On the upside, cheese pizzas were among the least contaminated foods, while French fries were found to be DEHT-free. Because not all of these chemicals have been thoroughly studied, the … Read more
July 19, 2021 — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson with the claim that the company’s OGX hair care products cause significant hair loss. The products are sold at major national retailers, including Target, Ulta, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens. Johnson & Johnson shampoos, conditioners, and some hair oils are among … Read more
Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Sunday said 100 per cent neem-coated urea, introduced in 2015-16, has helped reduce the use of chemicals and increase crop yields. It has also helped reduce the diversion of urea for non-agricultural purposes, he said in a tweet. “100 per cent neem-coated urea introduced in 2015-16 has helped … Read more
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A deadly chemical in paint strippers continues to kill workers despite its known dangers, a new study finds. The chemical methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is a solvent found in paint strippers, cleaners, degreasers, adhesives and sealants. When inhaled, it produces … Read more
BEIRUT—The Lebanese army found more than four tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut’s port, where a larger cache of the same highly explosive material caused last month’s deadly explosion that ripped through much of the capital’s central districts. An engineering team discovered the chemical during a search of a warehouse that was requested by the … Read more