Chemicals used in vapes can be highly toxic, study finds
According to a study, the chemicals used for vapes are hotAfter May prove to be highly toxic compounds. Vaping devices heat liquid flavor to a high temperature so that the…
Exposure to toxic metals in regular vapers
London: A new study has found that teenagers who regularly vape may be exposed to toxic metals that could potentially damage the developing brain or organs. Sweet e-cigarette flavors pose…
Exposure to toxic metals can cause many problems in women, study finds
Michigan: A new study suggests that exposure to toxic heavy metals may cause a number of health problems in middle-aged women as they age. According to media reports, in this…
90% of foods contain toxic plastic particles
Washington: A new study has revealed that meat and its plant-based alternatives are contaminated with fine plastic particles that have been linked to cancer. In the research, scientists studied 16…
Plastic bottles are polluting the body with toxic particles, research
New York: A new study has found that water in plastic bottles is contaminated with millions of toxic microscopic plastic particles. Drinking water from a plastic bottle means contaminating your…
Human rights experts: Humanity facing ‘unprecedented global toxic emergency’
The fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM-5), organized by UN environment programme UNEP and hosted by Germany, kicks off in Bonn on Monday. “ICCM-5 is expected…
We must work together to reign in ‘toxic and destructive’ hate speech
Hate speech reinforces discrimination and stigma and is most often aimed at women, refugees and migrants, and minorities. If left unchecked, it can even harm peace and development, as it…
‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk
The appeal comes as countries continue negotiations towards an international treaty on plastic pollution, and ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June. “Plastic production has increased exponentially over recent…
11 people died due to toxic gas release in India
—Photo: Reuters New Delhi: In the northern Indian state of Punjab, Ludhiana, 11 people died due to the alleged release of poisonous gas. According to Indian media, 9 people are…
Discovery of the presence of toxic chemicals in crocodiles
The presence of 14 toxic chemical components has been revealed in the blood of crocodiles in the Cape Fear River in the US state of North Carolina. The study, which…