Lead Poisoning

172 blood samples out of 733 test positive for lead poisoning

Days after lead was found in instant food Maggi that had raised concerns over packed food items, an analysis of blood samples collected over a period of one year from across the country has revealed that over 23 per cent of the total samples tested positive with lead poisoning.

Cracking the whip on Maggi: In war over food safety, netas are the biggest culprits

The Maggi wars are heating up all over the country. But this is not just about Big Bad Maggi and by getting it off the shelves of our stores (and hauling Madhuri Dixit and Big B to court) we will not all be safer and healthier.

Maggi controversy stokes health fears: Here's how lead can harm your body

As states all over India are now testing to see whether Maggi is safe or not, here are some ways in which lead can harm your body.

Lead poisoning found in women using Ayurverdic medicines

Several women taking Ayurvedic medicines during pregnancy were detected with dangerous lead poisoning, US researches said on Thursday, following investigations of cases associated with the use of Ayurvedic medications made in India.