Environmental Medicine Articles
1: Strawberries are about to get even MORE toxic (June 29, 2010)
Strawberries are about to get even MORE toxic –
Strawberries have long been on the list of the most toxic fruits and vegetables.
According to the Pesticide Data Program report, put out by the ... [more]
2: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be caused by avoidable toxins (June 17, 2010)
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a very costly lifelong illness that seriously affects one’s self esteem and ability to make a living. I have not seen any studies on life-satisfacti ... [more]
3: Pinch me, I must be dreaming – the Presidents Cancer Panel says that environmental chemicals cause cancer and recommends that we go organic! (June 17, 2010)
In 1971, then President Richard Nixon declared a war on cancer and appointed a Presidents Cancer Panel. This three-person panel is required to submit an annual report to the president describing the ... [more]
4: Blueberries now a toxic food? (May 28, 2010)
Blueberries and Kale have now been added to the most toxic fruit and vegetable list. How can our favorite, and very healthy, berry be so toxic? [more]
5: Chronic lead buildup causes multiple health problems (April 9, 2010)
Cumulative lead exposure is associated with a number of health problems, including depression, loss of mental function, high blood pressure and an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular problems. It is very interesting that these problems are associated with the level of lead in the bones, rather than the amount of lead circulating in the blood. [more]
6: Plasticizers may lead to obesity and diabetes (July 30, 2007)
Plasticizers (phthalates)have recently been associated with the development of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes in men. [more]
7: DDT exposure early in life increases breast cancer risk (July 30, 2007)
DDT exposure does increase the risk of breast cancer for some women, but it appears highest in women who are exposed at younger ages. Another excellent article from Environmental Health Perspectives [more]
8: Plasticizers affect your thyroid (July 28, 2007)
Flexible plastics contain compounds called phthalates (Thal-ates)which have been documented to be present in the urine of all US residents. We now have evidence that these compounds adversely affect the functioning of your thyroid glands. [more]
9: BP allowed to dump mercury into Lake Michigan (July 28, 2007)
This Chicago tribune article reveals that BP has been permitted to continue to dump toxic mercury into Lake Michigan. [more]
10: The Dangers of Farmed Salmon (July 28, 2007)
Eating farmed salmon (the form most commonly available in grocery stores and restaurants)can lead to serious health consequences [more]
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