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Pesticide Poisoning

Pesticide poisoning occurs when chemicals intended to control pests harm humans, wildlife. Treatment is specific and often dependent on pesticide type or class.

Study Says Most New Pesticides Have Roots in Natural Substances

Study Says Most New Pesticides Have Roots in Natural Substances

A new study published in the Journal of Natural Products reveals that two out of three new pesticide ingredients can be obtained from natural substances produced by plants and animals.

Study Finds Smoking, Head Injury, Pesticide Use Can Trigger Rare Sleep Disorder Risk

Study Finds Smoking, Head Injury, Pesticide Use Can Trigger Rare Sleep Disorder Risk

Risk factors for a rare sleep disorder that causes people to kick or punch during sleep, could include smoking, head injury, pesticide exposure, farming and less education. a study found.

Long Term Exposure to Pesticides Increase Risk of Degenerative Diseases

Long Term Exposure to Pesticides Increase Risk of Degenerative Diseases

A new study has found that long term exposure to pesticides could increase the risk of degenerative diseases, such as aplastic anaemia.

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Link Between Pesticide Exposure and Brain Changes

Link Between Pesticide Exposure and Brain Changes

Prenatal exposure to pesticide harms kids' brain, reveals study.

Pesticides Linked To Gestational Age and Birth Weight

Pesticides Linked To Gestational Age and Birth Weight

A new study has associated the exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides with decreased gestational age and lower birth weight.

Establish Banned Pesticides Surveying Panel, Court Informed

Establish Banned Pesticides Surveying Panel, Court Informed

Delhi High Court was informed by the union agriculture ministry that a board has been formed to frame a policy for periodic investigation to detect pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits.

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Ways to Improve Pesticide Efficiency to be Probed by MU Scientists

Ways to Improve Pesticide Efficiency to be Probed by MU Scientists

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a controversial pesticide in 2007 for use on fruit and vegetable crops, mainly in California and Florida.

Instant Detection of Pesticide Residues In Water Bodies

Instant Detection of Pesticide Residues In Water Bodies

An Australian researcher has developed a portable tool to quickly detect pesticide residues in water bodies. The method involves using chemiluminescence, a highly-sensitive technique.

Pesticide Concerns Affect the Health of Low-income Populations

Pesticide Concerns Affect the Health of Low-income Populations

Unfounded pesticide concerns can keep healthy fruits and vegetables from people with low income, reveals report.

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Pesticides Up Risk of Diabetes

Pesticides Up Risk of Diabetes

Risk of Type 2 diabetes was found to increase with exposure to certain pesticides, a recent study has revealed.

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Organophosphorus Poisoning

Organophosphorus Poisoning

Organosphosphorus compounds are used as insecticides and chemical warfare. They are easily accessible, thus they are a commonly associated with suicides and accidental poisoning.