E.P.A. vs. F.D.A. re: Mercury Levels in Fish & Human Consumption
There is a controversy raging between two U.S. Government Agencies that are charged with protecting American citizens’ health. The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has just released strict guidelines on how much mercury is currently found in many varieties of fish and what amounts of particular seafoods are now considered safe for weekly consumption. The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) has more relaxed official health guidelines that are being called into question by the E.P.A.
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Bottled water, plastics, microwaves, freezers and cars = NO GO !
There is a rising chorus of concern about cancer rates and the proliferation of DIOXINS, especially focusing on breast cancer in women, and the potential that toxic Dioxin may be the primary health factor responsible for the proliferation of breast cancer. It has been shown that Dioxin, a powerful known carcinogen, is released from plastic containers that are subjected to either freezing plastic containers of food or water, allowing plastics to be heated by sunlight and high temperatures inside cars, by heating plastics in microwave ovens, or by putting plastic wrap over foods that are heated in microwave ovens.
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The Case for Condoms to Prevent Re-Exposure to Variant Viral Strains.
Many people who have contracted either HIV, Hepatitis, HPV or other Viral Diseases choose not to use condoms, thinking that they have already been exposed to and got the disease. We see an alarming lack of concern about health risks associated with re-exposure to variant strains of a virus or the potential to be exposed to and potentially contract another disease.
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What should we include in our diet to increase HDL and lower LDL and triglycerides?
This is an interesting question, as different components of the diet can be more important for different types of cholesterol abnormalities. Knowing which of your numbers are too low or too high can help you focus your efforts more effectively, although getting to and staying at a healthy weight and eating an overall heart healthy diet like the one that I discussed in an earlier response is the most important overall strategy.
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Dangers of a Tanning Salon Bronze
Women who visit tanning salons more than once a month are 55 percent more likely to develop malignant melanoma, and the risk more than doubles for women in their 20s who frequent tanning parlors, according to an eight-year study of more than 100,000 Scandinavians.
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Healthy Tanning Beds? Experts Say No
Health experts are fighting back against an aggressive campaign by the tanning industry to portray sunbathing and the use of indoor tanning beds as not only safe, but good for you.
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In-flight health issues 'on rise'
Growing numbers of older passengers and ever longer flights mean the likelihood of health problems in the skies is increasing, US researchers suggest. From blood clots to flu pandemics, both travellers and authorities should be aware of the risks - and seek to minimize them.
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Clean living way to beat cancer
Over 40% of breast and bowel cancer cases in rich countries are preventable through diet, physical activity and weight control alone, experts say.
Simple measures like cycling to work and swapping fatty foods for fruit can make all the difference for these and many other cancers, they say.
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Lifestyle blamed for many cancers
Simple lifestyle and environmental changes could significantly help to cut the number of cancer deaths around the world each year, research suggests.
Experts linked more than a third of the seven million cancer deaths worldwide in 2001 to nine potentially modifiable risk factors.
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'Bad habits' link to Alzheimer's
Heavy drinkers and smokers develop Alzheimer's disease six to seven years earlier than those who do not smoke or drink, US researchers claim.
A study of 900 people aged over 60 found early onset was most likely in those who also had a high-risk gene.
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Alzheimer's plaques 'big impact'
The sticky amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease may have a more widespread impact on the brain than thought, American research suggests.
The deposits are known to damage neurons - cells that transmit signals throughout the nervous system.
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A Single Dose of Vitamin D Enhances Immunity to Mycobacteria
Vitamin D was used to treat tuberculosis in the preantibiotic
era, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D supports induction of
antimycobacterial immunity in vitro. Studies to evaluate the
effect of vitamin D supplementation on antimycobacterial
immunity have not been performed. A single oral dose of vitamin D significantly enhanced tuberculosis
contacts’ antimycobacterial immunity in vitro.
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Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure - A growing global concern
Electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (EMR), like cell phones and
diagnostic instruments, are widely used in healthcare and bring many benefits to patients.
However, the impact of the use of these technologies on the health of nurses has received
very little coverage.
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Middle age 'key for exercising'
Increasing activity levels in middle age can prolong life as much as giving up smoking, a study suggests.
Swedish researchers from Uppsala University monitored more than 2,200 men from the age of 50.
They found those who increased activity levels from 50 to 60 ended up living as long as those who were already exercising regularly by middle age.
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'Even light exercise' aids health
Even low levels of weekly exercise could help reduce blood pressure and improve fitness, scientists say.
Experts say walking for half an hour, five days a week, is the minimum required to achieve
health benefits.
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