Convention’s 10-year birthday marks commitment to prevent new mercury scare

Convention’s 10-year birthday marks commitment to prevent new mercury scare

To help understand why this international treaty is important,  UN News has put together a quick guide on global efforts to eradicate exposure to quicksilver, as mercury is also known. Making waves The landmark Convention is named after the Japanese coastal city where residents suffered decades of mercury poisoning from industrial wastewater released by a…

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The best way to prevent conjunctivitis is caution: Dr. Javed Akram

The best way to prevent conjunctivitis is caution: Dr. Javed Akram

Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr. Javed Akram—–File photo Caretaker Health Minister Punjab Dr. Javed Akram has said that the best way to prevent conjunctivitis is to take precautions. A seminar on conjunctivitis was organized under the auspices of Mir Khalilur Rehman Society. Addressing the seminar, he said to avoid touching the affected person’s hands and…

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Strawberries May Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes, Surprising Research

Strawberries May Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes, Surprising Research

Osaka, Japan: Experts have recently discovered that strawberries prevent the accumulation of fat deposits in the body that can cause heart attacks and strokes. According to global media reports, strawberries rich in vitamin C prevent the blockage of arteries caused by high cholesterol and studies have shown that these benefits of strawberries can be achieved…

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