David R. Whitman
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Jun 29, 2024 · water pollution, the release of substances into subsurface groundwater or into lakes, streams, rivers, estuaries, and oceans to the point that the substances interfere with beneficial use of the water or with the natural functioning of ecosystems.
19 hours ago · Another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, has been reported from Kerala. A 14-year-old boy, a resident of Payyoli in this north Kerala district, is afflicted with the disease, according to sources in the private hospital where he is being treated.
Jun 28, 2024 · The human finger found in the ice cream of a Mumbai doctor belonged to an employee of the Fortune Dairy factory in Pune, a DNA report has revealed. Omkar Pote, 24, lost the tip of his finger while filling ice cream cones on May 11. Orlem Brandon Serrao, a Malad-based doctor, ordered ice cream online from Yummo brand on June 12.
Jun 29, 2024 · Contaminated Zopiclone tablets have led to a man's death, police believe Credit: Alamy. Zopiclone is a sleeping pill prescribed by the NHS and used to treat severe insomnia over the short term.
Jun 11, 2024 · The contaminants - perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - have been found in tap water in every state and territory, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age reported today. Australian water contains contaminants that US authorities warn are likely to be carcinogenic, with "no safe level of exposure".
Jun 29, 2024 · Seven people have been taken to hospital after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone, sparking fears of a "potentially contaminated batch". Cleveland Police said it had received reports on Friday of the adults being taken to North Tees General Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham.
Jun 29, 2024 · Police have issued an urgent warning after several people were rushed to hospital over suspected contaminated sleeping pills, with one man dying after reportedly taking the drug.. Cleveland Police ...
