Mercury Poisoning Caused Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Mercury, known since ancient times, is a heavy, silvery, metallic mineral. Its atomic number is 80. It is liquid at room temperature. Only two other elements (cesium and gallium) are...
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Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Plastic Reduced Testosterone
Testosterone is an androgenic sex hormone produced by the testicles (and in smaller amounts in women’s ovaries), and is often associated with “manhood.” Primarily, this hormone plays a great role...
Inner-City Children Are More Prone To Food Allergies
An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance that's harmless to most people. But in someone with an allergy, the body's immune system treats the substance...
Lack Of Vitamin D can Cause Infertility
Did you know that in northern countries, which have dark, cold winters, couples are less likely to conceive during the winter, whereas conception rates peak in the summer?There are a...
Thousands Of Mosquito Caught By DIY Mosquito Trap
Mosquitoes aren't just “pests” anymore, leaving behind a swollen thank-you bump for your generous blood donation – they are legions of little carriers for diseases like chikungunya virus, dengue, lyme...
Study: Common household chemicals decrease reproduction in mice
Females produce pheromones that attract the attention of males. After sensing the female’s hormones, the male mouse emits an ultrasonic mating call. Mating calls differ from specimen to specimen, with...
GMO Labeling: Oregon To Vote
Backers of the ballot initiative to require companies to label genetically engineered food met with members of The Oregonian Editorial Board this week to explain their proposal. It was approved...
Paracetamol Or Acetaminophen Overdose
Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose means taking more APAP than it is safe to take. It may also be called APAP poisoning. APAP is called paracetamol in countries outside the United States....
Farmed Salmon To Be Avoided
Open net-cage salmon farming is currently one of the most harmful aquaculture production systems and poses environmental threats in all regions it is practiced. Alexandra Bryant Morton is an independent...
Nutritionally Deficient: 16 Signs – And What to Do
The recommended daily amount (RDA) of a nutrient is determined by how much the body needs to stay healthy. Nutrients can be obtained in a variety of ways—from eating a...