Some parents think a mobile phone is essential for their child’s safety. In fact, apart from the health dangers, a mobile phone may bring other safety risks. Here are a couple of reasons to question the safety benefits: First, mobile phones may dramatically increase a child’s risk of being mugged. Statistics indicate that about half…
Studies suggest that the popular drugs are no more effective than a placebo. In fact, they may be worse. Tom Schierlitz for Newsweek; Illustration by Serfcan Ozcan By Sharon Begley | NEWSWEEK Published Jan 29, 2010 From the magazine issue dated Feb 8, 2010 Although the year is young, it has already brought my first moral…
Thursday, March 3, 2011 , by PA Mobiles ‘affect brain metabolism’ Mobiles ‘affect brain metabolism’ according to American scientists, but studies on the negative effects of mobile radiation on the human body remain inconclusive. Researchers say they have found a connection between mobile phone use and increased brain activity. American scientists found that 50 minutes…
By Dan Even, Haaretz Health Correspondent A recent study documents a sharp rise in the incidence of salivary gland cancer in Israel that researchers believe may be linked to the use of mobile phones. The study was commissioned by the Israel Dental Association and directed by Avi Zini of the community dentistry department at the…
a number of physicians, including pediatricians, are now suggesting that moderate fevers be allowed to run their course, for they may shorten the illness, potentiate the action of antibiotics and reduce the chances of spreading the infection to others
autopsy reports from 1918 are consistent with what we know today about the dangers of aspirin toxicity, as well as the expected viral causes of death.
Many of you have known for years now of the harmful and sometimes lethal effects of fluoridation of our water, toothpastes, children’s mouths
Cosmetics have many carcinogenic and unhealthy chemicals and substances in them. Follow these links to familiarize yourself with the ingredients in your make-up and understand that changing to a natural or organic line will help you avoid exposing yourself to unneeded and harmful compounds. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database It’s our mission at Environmental Working…
The Microwave spectrum covers frequencies from 300MHz to 300GHz. This technology has become a part of our everyday lives- in the workplace, in every city, in our home and our schools and even our cars What devices use microwaves? It’s not just your microwave oven (which I hope you have thrown out a long time…
Cancer Cure Research (coming soon) Cancer Causes Brain Tumor Drug May Help Spur Cancer’s Return See also the “Cell Phone Research” Category of this Library Side Effects of Chemotherapy Central nervous system failure in melanoma patients: results of a randomised, multicentre phase 3 study of temozolomide- and dacarbazine- based regimens. Commentary: What they…
“Lisa” is a 35-year-old woman with autism who is non-speaking (communicates with “choice boards” and Yes/No when able to) and needs full physical care and one-on-one support. She had chronic difficulty sleeping at night for many years and often has seizures right as she is falling asleep. She sometimes goes days without sleeping at night.…
But insights into how that happens may lead to ways around it, researchers say March 5, 2009 RSS Feed Print By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) — Temozolomide, a standard treatment for brain cancer, may boost the aggressiveness of surviving cancer cells, making tumor recurrence more likely, a new study suggests.…
Studies support that ingredients in common non-alcohol based antibacterial soaps such as triclosan can cause harm to the environment and to public health. And there is no evidence that non-hospital, “every day” use of these soaps are helpful to us at all. In fact, studies show that soap and water are just as effective as antibacterial soaps in killing germs – 99.4% compared to 99.6%. The documented negative effects of these ingredients surely pose problems for public health; the use of these soaps create too high of a risk considering the positive effects are marginal at best.
It appears that some cases of Alzheimer’s {may be more like an} infectious disease. Scientists placed diseased brain matter in mice who later developed the disease. The question of its transmissible qualities were also questioned in the documentary Under Our Skin. Many who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, especially younger patients, have turned out to…
New research into commonly prescribed drugs to Alzheimer’s patients concludes that antipsychotic drugs nearly doubles risk of death over 3 years. Guidelines recommend only using them for short periods of time. New research into the effects of antipsychotic drugs commonly prescribed to Alzheimer’s patients concludes that the medication nearly doubles risk of death over three years.…