How Early Toxins and Junk Food Affect Heat Stress in Adults
Researchers studied how exposure to harmful chemicals and sugary diets during pregnancy and early life affects how the body handles heat stress later on. They …
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Can Cinnamon Help Fish Survive Lead Poisoning in Water?
Researchers tested whether cinnamon powder could protect fish from lead poisoning in contaminated water. They fed some fish regular food while others received …
Read MoreMercury in Breast Milk: What Nursing Mothers Need to Know
Researchers tested breast milk and fingernails from 74 nursing mothers to measure how much mercury they were passing to their babies. Mercury is a toxic metal …
Read MoreHeavy Metals in Your Environment May Increase Schizophrenia Risk
Researchers discovered that exposure to certain toxic heavy metals—like lead and chromium—may be connected to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia, a …
Read MoreTwo Common Poisons Together May Harm Fish Brains More Than One Alone
Scientists exposed zebrafish to two toxic chemicals found in the environment—arsenic and mercury—either alone or together. They discovered that when the fish …
Read MoreTiny Plastics Make Sea Creatures Work Harder to Stay Healthy
Scientists fed tiny plastic particles to small sea creatures called amphipods over five weeks to see what would happen. The creatures ate the plastics and …
Read MoreHow Arsenic and Folate May Affect Birth Defects
Researchers compared mothers who had children with spina bifida (a serious birth defect affecting the spine) to mothers who didn't, looking at how two things …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Protect Against Harmful Plastic Chemical
Researchers discovered that apigenin, a natural substance found in plants, may help protect against damage caused by DEHP—a common chemical used in plastics …
Read MoreChemicals That Mess With Your Thyroid: What You Need to Know
Your thyroid is a small gland that controls how fast your body burns energy and grows. Scientists just reviewed hundreds of studies about chemicals in …
Read MorePesticides May Lower Folate and Raise Harmful Protein Levels
Researchers discovered that old pesticides called organochlorine chemicals, which are still found in the environment and in people's bodies, may be lowering …
Read MorePlastic Chemicals and Sugar May Harm Fat Cells in New Ways
Researchers studied how two common plastic chemicals (BPS and BPF) affect the body when combined with a high-sugar diet. Using lab rats, they found that these …
Read MoreHow Lead Poisoning Disguised Itself as a Stomach Problem
A 10-year-old boy spent 10 months throwing up repeatedly with no clear cause. Doctors couldn't find anything wrong with his stomach, but he also had trouble …
Read MoreHow Pollution Damages Your Gut and What Your Body Can Do About It
Your gut bacteria are like tiny helpers that protect you from damage caused by pollution, toxic metals, and microplastics. When these pollutants build up, they …
Read MoreToxic Metals May Throw Off Women's Hormones at Any Age
Researchers studied nearly 5,500 women of all ages to see if common toxic metals in our environment affect the hormones that control reproduction and …
Read MoreToxic Chemicals May Affect Baby Development Through Placenta
Researchers studied how common environmental chemicals called PFAS affect the placenta—the organ that feeds a developing baby. They examined placental tissue …
Read MoreForever Chemicals May Harm Baby's Energy, But Folate Offers Protection
Researchers studied 572 pregnant women and their newborns to understand how common industrial chemicals called PFAS (found in non-stick cookware, …
Read MoreVitamin B3 May Protect Your Liver From Harmful Chemicals
Researchers discovered that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, may help protect the liver from damage caused by PFOS, a toxic chemical found in the …
Read MoreWhat Happens During Pregnancy May Affect Autism Risk
Scientists reviewed research about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to understand what causes it. They found that several things happening during pregnancy might …
Read MoreHow Eating Patterns May Protect Your Lungs From Pollution
Researchers studied how different eating schedules affect how our bodies handle cadmium, a toxic metal found in air pollution. They tested three eating …
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Protect Baby Chicks from Lead Damage
Researchers studied whether a special form of Vitamin B12 called methylcobalamin could protect developing chick embryos from the harmful effects of lead …
Read MoreWhy Our Planet's Health Matters for Growing Older
Scientists have discovered that we've been missing a huge piece of the aging puzzle. While researchers have focused mainly on understanding why our bodies age …
Read MoreCan a Plant Help Protect Pregnant Women From Toxic Metals?
Researchers are testing whether a plant called Moringa oleifera might help pregnant women reduce harmful heavy metals like lead and mercury in their bodies. …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Your Liver From Harmful Chemicals
Scientists discovered that vitamin D might help protect the liver from damage caused by bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical found in plastics and other …
Read MoreToxic Metals and Kidney Disease: What Your Body's Filters Need to Know
Researchers studied over 5,000 people with type 2 diabetes to understand how exposure to heavy metals like lead and cadmium might affect kidney disease risk. …
Read MoreTire Pollution Harms Male Fish More Than Females
Scientists discovered that a common chemical from tire wear called 6PPD affects male and female fish very differently. When male zebrafish were exposed to this …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Kids from Brain-Harming Chemicals in the Womb
Researchers studied 728 mother-child pairs in China to understand how common industrial chemicals called PFAS affect children's thinking and learning …
Read MoreMushroom Extract May Help Protect Your Brain From Tiny Plastic Particles
Scientists discovered that a mushroom called Sanghuangporus sanghuang might protect our bodies from harm caused by nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles so small …
Read MoreWhat Damages Male Fertility? Scientists Find Common Causes
Researchers analyzed over 200 studies involving thousands of lab mice to understand what damages male fertility and why. They looked at nine different things …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Harmful Chemical Buildup in Blood
Researchers discovered that people with low vitamin D levels tend to have higher amounts of a toxic chemical called ethylene oxide in their blood. Ethylene …
Read MoreHow Agent Orange May Change Cancer Cells in Vietnam Veterans
Researchers studied thyroid cancer in Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical used during the war. They looked at the DNA inside …
Read MoreBig Study Reveals Hidden Lung Cancer Risks in Your Daily Environment
Scientists reviewed 58 major studies to find what really causes lung cancer beyond smoking. They discovered that everyday exposures like diesel fumes, paint …
Read MoreCommon Chemicals and Foods That May Raise Your Lung Cancer Risk
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to find which everyday exposures might increase lung cancer risk. They found strong evidence that certain workplace …
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