Some sunblock ingredients washed from people’s skin into the ocean are reacting with ultraviolet light to create toxic chemicals that harm marine life. The titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles, common ingredients in sunblock, form new compounds such as hydrogen peroxide when they are exposed to ultraviolet light, which harms phytoplankton, says a study published […]
WASHINGTON, DC – People exposed to high levels of phthalates – which are endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products, – are showing reduced testosterone levels. Phthalates found in plastics can block hormones involved in sexual and cognitive function. A report published Aug. 14 online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &
1) Think ahead: Beginning six weeks ahead of allergy season start taking supplements containing quercetin. Mother Earth News reports this natural antioxidant also helps rid the body of cancer-causing free radicals. You can find quercetin in foods such as fruits, onions, tea, tomatoes, the spice turmeric and cruciferous vegetables. 2) Eat local raw honey: Make
New research shows rhymes do lead to reason for the unborn New research has shown that babies in utero begin to respond to the rhythms of nursery rhymes spoken by their mothers during the third trimester of development. The study was conducted by University of Florida researchers and published in the May 2014 issue of
Researchers in Italy have identified two protein markers that announce longer survival rates in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study, published July 21 online in JAMA Neurology, evaluated and scored blood levels of albumin and creatinine in order to develop a survival prognosis. Lead researcher Dr. Adriano Chiò of the Rita Levi Montalcini
Zinc might be one of the most important minerals for health. It boosts the immune system, is involved in healthy cell division and is a powerful anti-oxidant. Low zinc levels can cause infertility, low libido and accelerated aging. An article published in July by the Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, from the
Asian ginseng has been used for thousands of years for many health benefits and for skin care, but a new study has proved it also has skin anti-photoaging properties as well.According to a study published in the July 2014 edition of the Journal of Biosciences, the age-defying properties of ginseng can be attributed to ginsenoside
New research has linked an expectant mother’s exposure to chemical pesticides with an increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder. The associations were stronger when mothers were exposed during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and that about one-third of the participants whose children were born with autism spectrum disorders lived
Today’s hectic and stressful lifestyles, coupled with poor diets and environmental pollution, can add up to sleep deprivation. There are natural ways to get help in falling to sleep which include lifestyle changes and supplements. Here are five suggestions to help you get your rest naturally: [masterslider id=5]
According to a study published Aug. 11 in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, doctors need to use caution when prescribing digoxin to patients with atrial fibrillation as it can cause debilitating strokes. The print version will appear Aug. 19. Digoxin, a derivative of digitalis – an extract from the plant, – has
