health

Nov 19, 2013

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Another study will be released soon about the benefits of consuming probiotics, like those found in yogurt. The article is set to be...

Nov 15, 2013

Great-grandparents’ exposure to DDT may affect your weight

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New research shows that exposure to DDT could increase rates of obesity several generations down the line. Scientists at Washington State...

Nov 13, 2013

Agricultural use of antibiotics is a public safety risk

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A panel convened by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health released a report recently warning that the use of antibiotics puts...

Nov 11, 2013

Manganese-containing fungicides

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A recent study examining manganese (Mn) levels in children showed that Mn-containing fungicides could contribute to higher Mn exposure in utero. Mn...

Nov 04, 2013

Fruit and vegetables consumption extends lives

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A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that eating fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of death. The study...

Nov 02, 2013

Glyphosate May Induce Growth in Human Breast Cancer Cells

Several recent studies have shown the potential adverse health effects of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. The latest study to do so was published in Food and Chemical Toxicology,...

Nov 01, 2013

Pesticide exposure results in lower birth weights

A new study published in Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis shows that women who live near pesticide-treated fields tend to give birth to smaller babies. The study examined 442 pregnant women...