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09/06/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers discover a plant that can counteract arsenic toxicity
Researchers have found that Lantana grisebachii, a flowering plant native to South America, can counteract arsenic toxicity. In their report, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, a team of researchers from Brazil and Argentina investigated whether L. grisebachii can protect against arsenic toxicity using an arsenicosis rat model. Arsenic: a dangerously ubiquitous chemical Arsenicosis, or arsenic poisoning, […]
08/31/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Lantana grisebachii found to prevent bioaccumulation of arsenic in rat splenocytes
In a study, researchers found that Lantana grisebachii, a plant native to South America, can counteract arsenic toxicity in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Arsenic is widely considered an immunotoxic agent; it is present in contaminated waters and consumed by humans. Phytotherapy can potentially counteract the adverse effects of arsenic consumption. […]
03/12/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Where you get your fish matters: Researchers discover over HALF of the fish from polluted waters are contaminated with mercury
Fish is an important component of a healthy diet. The American Heart Association even recommends eating two servings of fish every week to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But that benefit comes with a warning: Make sure that you’re getting the right kind of fish, as some types of fish have high levels of pollutants, PCBs (polychlorinated […]
03/01/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Drinkers, beware: Research finds that enameled decorations on alcoholic beverage bottles may contain high levels of TOXIC elements
The fancy bottles that come with your drink could be killing you faster than the alcohol itself. A recent paper published in Environmental Science & Technology revealed that decorated bottles of beer, wine and spirits could be laced with potentially toxic elements such as lead and cadmium. The study, authored by Andrew Turner from the University of Plymouth, examined […]
02/04/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Study investigates the mercury content of various fish products
In a study, researchers from Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Slovakia looked at mercury contamination in fish and seafood and its potential health risks. Their findings were published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. Excessive exposure to mercury is linked to adverse health risks, in particular, to the central nervous system and the kidneys. The […]
01/28/2020
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By Ralph Flores
FDA finds cancer-inducing “forever chemicals” in common grocery foods
People looking to buy their favorite foods at grocery stores could also be getting “worrisome” chemicals on the side, according to food-test results released by the Food and Drug Administration. In the report, the regulators discovered that grocery store meats and seafood, and off-the-shelf chocolate cake contained substantial levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or […]
10/01/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Another reason to shun pollution – it also “pollutes” children’s cognitive growth
People living in the city already have a lot to contend with. But a study published in the journal Environmental Research points out that children living near busy roads face even more risks because of air pollution. The study, led by researchers from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), revealed […]
07/02/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists have found ANOTHER major problem with the plastic pollution in the oceans: It harbors bacteria that can be transferred up the food chain
Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National University of […]
06/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Chemicals found in firefighting foam linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and other health problems
House lawmakers will soon decide on a piece of legislation that will force military bases to stop using firefighting foam that contains the toxic chemical PFAS. The measure, which is included in the House Armed Services Committee’s first draft of the defense authorization bill, also contains a provision for environmental clean-up funding and ways to […]
06/24/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Toxic jewelry found on the shelves of popular retailers
If you’re into bling, here’s something to consider before you buy your next piece of jewelry. A recent study from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in California found significant levels of the toxic metal cadmium in jewelry items sold at major national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack, Walgreens, and Papaya. According to the CEH-commissioned […]
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