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EPA issues ban on pesticide; says DCPA can cause serious risks to unborn babies
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a ban on a weedkiller, saying it poses a threat to the health of farmworkers, pregnant women, and...
‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria | Women’s Rights
Abuja, Nigeria – When children turn 10, their first double-digit milestone is usually a time of excitement. But not for Elizabeth John, who...
Do tampons contain ‘alarming’ quantities of lead and arsenic? | Health News
Tampons, which are used by millions of women, may carry “alarming” amounts of toxic metals including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a study by...
Desperate Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines | Health
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – At 5pm at the Victoria Falls border post, Margaret Tshuma – who has a 24-hour day pass to be...
What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs? | Health
Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance.Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050, according to a report...
