Ecology

The danger that lies in our own house

"My house is my fortress!" - we often say. Steel doors, reliable anti-vandal locks, alarm system - all these modern means of protection give us confidence in our own safety. But there are unforeseen situations from which any armored door will not protect.

22 October 2012, 17:18

How to protect the child from the dangers in the house?

Often the most dangerous place in the house is just the nursery, which caring parents try to decorate as best as possible for the long-awaited child.

16 October 2012, 17:00

Contact of a pregnant woman with mercury is dangerous for a child

Contact with mercury during the prenatal period can lead to the development of hyperactivity.

10 October 2012, 14:52

Herbicides Can Trigger Rare Diseases

Herbicide, which is often used in the US, may be associated with an increased risk of developing a congenital anomaly of the nasal cavity - atresia of the khohan.

02 October 2012, 20:16

Study: Dioxin causes disease in subsequent generations

In the 60 years of the twentieth century, a widespread use in the Vietnam War was a defoliant called "Agent Orange". Since then, representatives of various social groups have discussed the problem of toxicity and the regulation of the use of one of the ingredients of "Agent Orange" - a substance called dioxin.

02 October 2012, 16:46

City children are more often sick with asthma

Scientists believe that the violation of lung and respiratory tract development may be due to adenovirus infections at an early age. Also, the results of the work of researchers are of interest for taking into account the spread of morbidity and mortality from bronchial asthma in poor areas.

27 September 2012, 10:00

The most efficient thermoelectric was created

Chemists from Northwestern University have developed a unique thermoelectric material that converts heat into electricity.

24 September 2012, 16:15

Extreme temperatures increase the risk of premature death

Extreme temperatures increase the risk of premature death.

20 September 2012, 16:24

The risk of developing diabetes depends on the area in which you live

Researchers say that urban infrastructure has not the least significance for the health of the population. If you live in an area favorable for hiking, this has a positive effect on your health, in particular, reduces the risk of developing diabetes.

19 September 2012, 21:53

Bad ecology provokes rickets in newborns

Polluted air breathed by pregnant women can affect the decrease in vitamin D levels in the body in newborns. Especially it is dangerous in the last months of pregnancy.

18 September 2012, 10:27

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