In February 2020 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between dietary acrylamide intake and risk of renal cell carcinoma. A total … Read more
Flame retardant chemicals may increase the risk of thyroid abnormalities as well as cancers for which thyroid impairment has an impact on risk or prognosis
In January 2017 researchers from the USA published their review on human flame retardant chemical exposure, including concerns for thyroid abnormalities and cancer risk. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers have been in … Read more
A distinctive smell, stress, menstruation, changes in weather and sunlight, sleep deprivation are all known triggers of migraines and tension-type headaches in adults with the geographical location and ethnicity also having a role to play
In February 2019 researchers from Malaysia published their review on the triggers for migraine and tension-type headaches in adults, with the researchers assessing the influence of geographical location, ethnicity and … Read more
Supplementing the diet with a combination of multiple immune-supporting nutrients, including vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, folate, iron, copper and selenium but especially vitamins C and D and zinc, may improve immune function and reduce the risk of infection
In January 2020 researchers from the USA and Switzerland published their review on nutrients and the immune system. It has been established that multiple nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, … Read more
Dietary exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls through the consumption of fish appears to be associated with an increased risk of heart failure in both women and men whilst an intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a reduced risk
In May 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary exposure of polychlorinated biphenyls and risk of heart failure, taking into consideration … Read more
The beneficial effect of fish consumption on the cardiovascular system may be compromised by a co-exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls
In February 2020 researchers from Sweden, Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the associations of dietary exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and long-chain omega-3 fish … Read more
Increased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have been found in children and adolescents living in homes using domestic fuel, eg coal, wood, oil or gas for heating, or gas for cooking
In February 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in the urine of children. The researchers stated that … Read more
Although there are some health concerns concerning endurance exercise, it is generally regarded as safe
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on whether endurance exercise is safe. The researchers stated that endurance exercise produces acute but not chronic increases in blood … Read more
Although pollutants the mother has been exposed to can pass into the breast milk, environmental studies have confirmed that the protective effects of breastfeeding still outweigh its potential health risk to the infant
On October 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the potential effects of air pollution on breast milk and whether breastfeeding can overcome … Read more
Air pollution appears to increase the risk of depression in elderly women
In March 2020 researchers from Germany and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between air pollution exposure and a diagnosis and symptoms of depression … Read more
A higher fruit and vegetable consumption may involve a higher organophosphate pesticide ingestion
In December 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study which assessed the amount of organophosphate pesticides found in the urine of pregnant women. A total of 157 … Read more
Premature deaths due to air pollution are currently estimated to be over 7 million per year with ischaemic heart disease and strokes accounting for 80%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or acute lower respiratory infections 14%, and lung cancer 6%
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview on air pollution and exposure levels and how this affects local policy actions. Measurement of air pollution levels has significantly … Read more
Oxybenzone
Oxybenzone is known by many names including (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone, benzophenone-3, and 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone. It may be found in sunscreens, facial moisturizers, lip balm, lipstick, anti-aging creams, hair conditioners, hair spray, nail polish … Read more
Although there is a gradual accumulation of octinoxate and octocrylene in coral, other ingredients in sunscreen products appear to increase the degree and rate of absorption and exacerbate the toxicity of sunscreen products
In February 2019 researchers from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of 7-day exposures to two of the organic ultraviolet filters … Read more
Will the protection of coral reefs result in an increase in human skin cancers?
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the reasons why Hawaii have recently banned two major ingredients, oxybenzone and octinoxate, found in the majority of commonly … Read more
Examine all available evidence before making decisions on sunscreen ingredient bans
In July 2019 researchers from the USA published their scientific article on coral bleaching. They stated that coral bleaching is a worldwide problem and more needs to be done to … Read more
Oxybenzone, found in sunscreens, may be associated with contact and photocontact allergy reactions and Hirschsprung’s disease, as well as producing a variety of toxic reactions in coral and fish ranging from reef bleaching to mortality
In February 2018 researchers from from the USA published their review on the chemical oxybenzone (also known as Benzophenone-3) which is an emerging human and environmental contaminant used in sunscreens … Read more
Sunscreen products are a significant source of metals and inorganic nutrients in coastal waters and are having a serious effect on marine ecology which must not be ignored
In August 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the release rate of dissolved trace metals (aluminium, cadmium, copper, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, lead and … Read more
The rapid rise in number of asthma diagnoses may be due to changes in the exposure to environmental factors and changes in lifestyle
In March 2019 researchers from France published their review to assess environmental factors which may be involved in the development of asthma. The number of individuals suffering from asthma has … Read more
Features of the metabolic syndrome at age 17 years appear to be associated with impaired testicular function at 20 years of age
In March 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether early signs of the metabolic disorder in late adolescence were associated with features of impaired … Read more