Toxins in soft drinks – The health hazards of lead and cadmium!
The results of the test conducted by the Health Ministry's Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) showed traces of heavy metals such as antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium and DEHP, or Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in five samples of soft drinks.
Oct 07, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
Irregular heartbeat may cause serious health hazards
The researchers studied the associations between atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular disease, renal (kidney) disease and death.
Sep 08, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
10 warning signs you may have kidney stones!
While the leading cause of kidney stones is lack of water, high sodium intake, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, urinary tract infection can increase the risk.
Aug 10, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease -- and ultimately of death -- in people with hypertension.
Oct 20, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
