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- Read more about Lead Exposure in Mothers can Affect Offsprings
Previous research has suggested that exposure to heavy metal toxicants can influence a person's global DNA methylation profile. A new study has revealed that mothers with high levels of lead in their blood not only affect the fetal cells of their unborn children, but also their grandchildren. The study appeared online in the Scientific Reports.
- Read more about Impax Lab generic glyburide tablets approved by US FDA
Impax Laboratories, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its generic version of glyburide tablets 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, and 5 mg. The company is preparing for commercialisation of this product through Impax's generic division.
- Read more about Nestle India asks why fresh tests on Maggi
Nestle India on asked the apex consumer court why fresh tests were being ordered on Maggi noodles on food safety when a similar exercise has already been conducted as per directions of the Bombay High Court.
- Read more about ESIC to introduce schemes in three north-eastern states: Minister
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) would introduce health service schemes for workers in three north-eastern states, union Minister of state for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya said.

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- Read more about Second phase of vaccination programme launched
In a bid to ensure that children left out of routine immunization drive get vaccinated, the union health ministry launched the second part of Mission Indradhanush, its flagship vaccination programme.
- Read more about Indian with cow urine fined in New Zealand
An Indian woman has been fined $400 ($260 US) for bringing cow urine into New Zealand, a media report said.
- Read more about Tiny DNA machine could cut HIV diagnosis cost
Researchers have designed and synthesised a nanometer-scale DNA "machine" that can make the process of detecting the antibodies that can help with the diagnosis of infectious and auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and HIV much cheaper.
- Read more about Sit-Stand Desk at Offices can Fight Obesity
A new research suggests that replacing sitting desks with sit-stand desks at offices could offer a cost-effective and sustainable approach to fight obesity. The study was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
- Read more about Knowing High-Status People may Be Detrimental to Health
A new study has found that knowing people who enjoy comparatively higher status may be detrimental to your mental health. The findings appeared in the journal Social Science and Medicine.
- Read more about Despite Exercise Benefits, Some People Like to Strive More to Prevent Diabetes
While exercise is good for everyone, it is also a well known fact that some struggle more than others, suggested a recent study by researchers at Lund University. The researchers studied the effects of exercise in people with increased risk of type 2 diabetes caused by being immediately related to someone with the disease. The study is published in Journal of Applied Physiology.