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BPA tied to impotence in men

12/11/2009

Exposure to high levels of the controversial plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) significantly raised the risk of sexual dysfunction, including impotence and low sex drive.

 
 
 

Woolworths farming for the future

4/11/2009

By 2012, all Woolworths locally grown fresh produce will either be produced organically or through newer, more sustainable farming methods.

 
 
 

Cellphone may reduce bone density

27/10/2009

Wearing a cellphone on your hip may reduce bone density in an area of the pelvis commonly used for bone grafts, a new study suggests.

 
 
 

Noise pollution besieges Europe

27/10/2009

Half of urban Europe endures noise pollution from road, rail and air traffic loud enough to disrupt sleep, impair learning and trigger hypertension at night.

 
 
 

DDT bad for baby boys

25/10/2009

Women living in villages sprayed with the insecticide DDT to reduce malaria were more likely to give birth to boys with a 33% higher incidence of urogenital birth defects.

 
 
 

Wildlife trade spurs disease

16/10/2009

International trade in wildlife raises the risk of animal-human infection, and could lead to more disease outbreaks in the near future.

 
 
 

Smog tougher on the obese

16/10/2009

Air pollution appears to hit the obese hardest, causing significant increases in blood pressure, a new study finds.

 
 
 

Green spaces boost body and mind

16/10/2009

More green space may be a way for whole communities to become healthier. And the closer you live to nature, the healthier you're likely to be.

 
 
 

Eco-friendly brothel gives discount

15/10/2009

A brothel in Berlin has leapt on the "green" bandwagon and is offering discounts to clients who can prove they arrived by public transport or bicycle - with some success.

 
 
 

Greenpeace sets sights on SA

13/10/2009

SA can cut its annual greenhouse gas emissions by more than 200 million tons by 2050 without sacrificing economic growth, Greenpeace has said.

 
 
 
 

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