Washington, Apr 3 : High levels of lead concentrations in blood might put women at increased risk of death from coronary heart diseases (CHD), according to a new study.
The research led by University of Pittsburgh and the University of Maryland scientists found that those with blood lead concentrations above 8µg/dL were three times more likely to die of CHD.
During the study, the team followed a group of 65-87 year old women and recorded their cause of death.
"Lead is a toxic metal, and our results add to the existing evidence of adverse affects of lead on health as seen in an older cohort who experienced greater historic environmental lead exposure," said lead researcher Naila Khalil.
Washington, Apr 3 : A 30-minute video posted this week on a jihadist Web site may be used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to solve a terror-related case involving Somali-Americans.
Washington, Apr 3 : Chicken soup with matzoh balls can help combat high blood pressure, say researchers.
Washington, Apr. 3 : The United States has announced a three fold increase in civilian aid to Pakistan, and is also planning to spend another three billion dollars over the next five years to equip and train the Pakistan Army against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, but the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has made it clear that there is an urgent need to maintain a check on the aid to ensure its proper and correct use.
Washington, Apr 3: US journalists seeking to talk a little on foreign policy with high-profile Obama Administration officials got a shock when they dialled a toll-free number to join a conference call with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and National Security Advisor James Jones in London.
