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Fluorosis: Significant progress in the last 10 years, thousands still susceptible
Data recently provided by the government in Lok Sabha indicates that the number of fluoride affected habitations have decreased by almost 80% in the last 10 years. Five-states make up for more than 80% of the affected habitations as on date. Despite the significant progress, thousands are still susceptible to the disease and there are […]
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30-million children worldwide have this deficiency
In her weekly column, Bradford West Gwillimbury licensed nutritionist Nonie De Long shares one of the most important supplements for pregnant women Dear Nutritionist, Thanks for the great articles. I would like to know the most important supplement for a pregnant woman, in your opinion. Thank you! Bernadette Dear Bernadette, Thank you for writing in. […]
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Andhra Pradesh: All homes in Krishna to get potable water by 2022
VIJAYAWADA: With the administration keen on providing safe drinking water to every household in the district, Krishna district has soon have 100% safe drinking water coverage. According to a recent study by the administration, of the 7.8 lakh households in the district, only 2.61 lakh are connected to the safe drinking water scheme while 95,910 […]
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Study likely to help in treatment of fluoride-contaminated water
PATNA: Alum, locally known as ‘fitkari’ and a compound of aluminium, has long been used as ‘aftershave’ by common man owing to its antiseptic property. Now, yet another compound of aluminium — alumina — is likely to find even a greater use in the treatment of fluoride-contaminated water soon. The findings of a recent study […]
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Fluoride containing water: A global perspective and a pursuit to sustainable water defluoridation management -an overview.
Highlights Fluoride level in natural waters can be exceedingly high reaching 2800 ppm F–. Contaminated water and diseases caused by fluoride are prevalent worldwide. Recent fluoride removal studies are mostly on the bench-scale phase. Investigated techniques usually omit high F– concentration wastewater (>100 ppm). Life cycle assessment and cost evaluation for defluoridation are deemed vital. […]
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Ahmedabad: ‘People using unsafe water for drinking, cooking’
AHMEDABAD: The state government had tested 6.30 lakh water samples between 2013-14 and 2017-18 and had found that 18.3% of them were not potable. Of the total samples, 4.3% had excess fluoride, 11.9% has excess nitrate, and 3.06% had excess TDS (total dissolved solids). In its report for the year ending March 2018, the CAG […]
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Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule.
Note from Fluoride Action Network: Structural formula for Saflufenacil ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of saflufenacil in or on the caneberry subgroup 13-07A, fig, chia seed and chia straw. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). DATES: This regulation […]
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How eating fast food can mean eating a serving of hidden chemicals
Popular fast-food chains may be serving up potentially hazardous chemicals in the packaging of burgers, fries, and even salads, according to a new study. Consumer Reports explains how you can avoid feeding your family so-called “forever chemicals.” Healthy eating is good for you and choosing to grab a bite to eat from restaurants like Sweetgreen […]
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CAG rejects Gujarat govt”s claim about water contamination
Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (PTI) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Friday said the Gujarat government”s claim that there was no chemical contamination of drinking water anywhere in the state was “not correct”. In its report tabled in the state Assembly, the CAG cited laboratory reports and mentioned that over 20,000 out of […]
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S. Korean researchers successfully develop tools to accurately assess hydrogen fluoride quality
South Korean researchers have successfully developed a set of equipment that can provide accurate assessment of high-purity gases like hydrogen fluoride, which is used in semiconductor manufacturing. Such an achievement is deemed significant as it follows months-long struggle after Japan imposed export restrictions on the material to Seoul. “We have had limitations in carrying out […]
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