Toxic Metals Lead to Hardened Arteries
Razi Berry Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB). Traces of metal may enter the body […]
Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide May Become Toxic with Sunlight
Razi Berry Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to a collaboration that included Oregon State University scientists. The toxicity analysis involved zebrafish, which share a remarkable similarity to humans at the molecular, genetic and cellular levels, […]
Finding Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water – New Method
Razi Berry Most consumers of drinking water in the United States know that chemicals are used in the treatment processes to ensure the water is safe to drink. But they might not know that the use of some of these chemicals, such as chlorine, can also lead to the formation of unregulated toxic byproducts. Johns […]
Could Pesticide Exposure be Linked to Depression in Teens?
Razi Berry Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led by Jose R. Suarez-Lopez, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. The study was published online (ahead of […]
The Dangers of Microplastic
Razi Berry We live in a plastic world. From the carpets we walk on, to the clothes we wear, even the metal of our cars are coated with plastics of one kind or another. In recent years it has become more and more evident that these plastics are causing major environmental and health problems. Much […]
3-D Printing: Assessing the Toxicity
In a joint study conducted by the US and China, researchers went to evaluate 3-D printing and its potential toxicity, as 3-D printing is becoming more prevalent in the medical field. The study, published online in Environmental Science and Technology Letters, used zebrafish, a common vertebrate human analog useful in some studies. They studied two […]