2008-02-21

Heavy use of mobile links to cancer

Heavy mobile phone use may be linked to an increased risk of cancer of the salivary gland, a study suggests. Researchers looked at 500 Israelis who had developed the condition and compared their mobile phone usage with 1,300 healthy controls. Those who had used the phone against one side of the head for several hours a day were 50% more likely to have developed a salivary gland tumour. The American Journal of Epidemiology revealed this findings. Numerous studies have focused on the risk of tumours among those who use mobile phones, and overwhelmingly found no increased cancer risk. But researchers at Tel Aviv University say these have tended to focus on brain tumours, and often did not include long-term users. One of the key findings of the study was that heavy users in rural areas had an even higher risk that those in cities, due, the team suggested, to the fact that mobile phones in areas without strong signals need to emit more radiation to work properly.

2008-02-19

UNESCO book fair starts Feb 27

UNESCO book fair starts Feb 27 The 7th UNESCO Book Fair 2008 will be held at the Central Public Library in Dhaka on February 27-28. Cultural affairs adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury will inaugurate the fair. Malama Meleisea, UNESCO representative in Bangladesh, will attend the function as special guest. The National Association of UNESCO Clubs in Bangladesh in association with UNESCO, Dhaka office will organize the fair. Different publication materials, books and posters published by UNESCO will be on display at the fair. The fair will remain open to all from 11:00am to 6:00pm.