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05/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Third-hand smoke, or the smoke that transfers into surfaces and clothes, can damage your liver

Third-hand smoke, or the smoke that transfers onto surfaces and clothes, is extremely detrimental to health. A study published in the journal Clinical Science found that third-hand smoke can damage the liver. A team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside aimed to determine what health effects can third-hand smoke cause and how long […]

05/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Even the briefest exposure to air pollution can trigger an acute respiratory infection in young children

Even the shortest exposure to air pollution can cause an acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI ) in young children, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. A team of researchers from Intermountain Healthcare, Brigham Young University, and the University of Utah primarily aimed to determine if there was an […]

04/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating a lot of processed meat increases your risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance

Researchers have found another reason why eating a lot of processed meat is bad: It increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of Hepatology. These results add to the increasing amount of evidence on the harmful effects of eating red and processed […]

04/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New, safer hair dyes to be made from graphene

Scientists found a new way to make safer hair dyes using graphene. The study, published in the journal Chem, suggested that the naturally black material graphene could be used for making hair dyes in various dark shades. Most hair dyes use toxic chemicals, damaging the hair in the process. Because the hair is covered in […]

04/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Even low-level lead exposure can put you at HIGH risk for heart disease

Even low-level lead exposure can increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Public Health. In the study, exposure to lead was found to have contributed to more than 400,000 deaths of adults in the U.S. every year. Moreover, the estimate includes 256,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular […]

03/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The healing art of massage can be compromised by toxic chemicals in personal care products

The healing effects of a massage could be compromised by the chemicals in the massage oils used, according to a report published on the website GreenMedInfo.com. Massage is considered as a great natural cure. It is an effective treatment for pain management as well as an effective, non-drug option for people suffering from psychological disorders, such […]

02/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Plastic pollution is threatening fish populations and the fishing industry in Central America

Plastic pollution is posing a threat to fish populations and fishing industry in Central America as a fisherman discovered plastics and other discarded materials, such as bottle caps, bits of plastic, a mangle comb, and a cigarette lighter, in the stomach of a mahi-mahi or also known as dolphinfish. The fisherman, who was on a […]

02/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Old plastic toys could be dangerous: Study finds many contain toxic chemicals that have since been banned

Secondhand plastic toys may save you some money, but you may be putting your children’s health at risk if you let them play with it. This is because a study found that old plastic toys contained high levels of toxic chemicals. In conducting the study, a group of scientists from the University of Plymouth in the […]

01/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural remedies for lead poisoning: Cilantro, also known as coriander, naturally protects the liver and lowers lead concentration

Cilantro, also known as coriander, was found to be a natural remedy for lead poisoning as it naturally chelates lead from the body — providing protection for the liver and reduces lead concentration. Coriandrum sativum, the scientific name of coriander, is one of the oldest spice crops in the world. Its leaves are commonly used for […]

12/21/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Food allergies have tripled in 10 years: Is the Western diet the cause?

Cases of food allergies have tripled in the past 10 years, and the Western diet could be the cause, according to new research published in The Daily Mail. Researchers from the non-profit organization FAIR Health carried out an analysis of private health insurance claims records from 2007 to 2016. Their study showed that individuals who are 18 years […]

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