Iowa State study finds corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A
A new Iowa State University study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified corn being developed through conventional plant breeding as an effective tool to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.
Health Canal |
Organic produce superior to conventional on every level, study finds
Mainstream nutritionists often claim that conventional produce is no different than organic produce. But a new study recently published in the online, peer-reviewed journal Public Library of Science (PLoS) One proves otherwise, revealing that organic fruits and vegetables pack a greater nutritional punch and produce better, healthier soil than their conventional counterparts.
Natural News |
12 Most Toxic Fish (For Humans and the Planet)
Food & Water Watch just released its 2010 Smart Seafood Guide to the safety and sustainability of more than 100 kinds of fish and shellfish. Now I still love the Monterey Bay Aquarium's pocket guides and searchable Seafood Watch site (the only place where you can geek out with a trawling fact card, as far as I know), but the Smart Seafood Guide has a few unique features worth pointing out.
Mother Jones |
Simple Steps Support Kids’ Attention
As back-to-school season starts, many parents are turning their thoughts to supporting their kids’ success in any way possible. A new report in Pediatrics suggests that exposure to certain pesticides may increase the risk of attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, so families addressing this condition through other interventions can add certain environmental steps to their bag of tricks.
VitaSearch |
“We are the Experiment”: Greater than 9 in 10 Canadians found to carry Bisphenol A/BPA as well as 90% of Americans and Europeans
August 19, 2010
The first national survey about bisphenol A/BPA conducted by Statistics Canada has revealed that 91% of Canadians have a body burden of this chemical known to have hormone-like effects. What does not mean? Honestly, no one knows because “we are the experiment.”
Natural Health Science News |
Research concludes vitamin D may treat or prevent allergy to common mold
Research conducted by Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues, has found that vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic agent to treat or prevent allergy to a common mold that can complicate asthma and frequently affects patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
PhysOrg |
Lax Hand Washing Helps Drive Many Foodborne Illnesses
Poor hand washing habits by food handlers and the contamination of food by animal feces are among the prime reasons Americans get sickened by foodborne germs, according to a new government report.
HealthDay |
Boyd Haley, PhD discusses mercury toxicity as a causal factor in Autism
Boyd Haley, PhD, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky from 1996-2005, Professor Haley is now devoting additional time to research. An NIH Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Physiology, Yale University Medical School from 1971 to 1974, in the past 17 years, Dr. Haley has emphasized studies on the biochemistry of Alzheimer's disease. His research in the biochemical aberrancies in Alzheimer's disease also led to his identifying mercury toxicity as a major factor in this disease. He was one of the first to propose that the organic-mercury preservative (Thimerosal) in infant vaccines was the most likely toxic agent involved in Gulf War Syndrome and autism related disorders. Dr. Haley has testified before numerous government agencies on the effects of mercury toxicity from dental amalgams and vaccines. His numerous published research articles include Reduced Levels of Mercury in First Baby Haircuts of Autistic Children, which was published in the International Journal of Toxicology. Dr. Haley joins us to discuss heavy metal exposure and its effects on health particularly the health of American children.
Natural Health Science News |
Crops Absorb Pharmaceuticals From Treated Sewage
Each year, U.S. farmers fertilize their fields with millions of tons of treated sewage and irrigate with billions of gallons of recycled water. Through this treated waste, an array of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) make their way unregulated from consumers' homes into farm fields. Now researchers find that at least one crop, soybeans, can readily absorb these chemicals, which raises concerns about the possible effects on people and animals that consume the PPCP-containing plants.
Chemical and Engineering News |
Are Cell Phones Safe?
While some studies have suggested that frequent cell phone usage causes an increased risk of brain and mouth cancers, others have found no such connection. Given that cell phone usage is relatively new, and that brain cancers are slow-growing, many experts recommend taking steps to reduce exposure, such as using a hands-free device.
Yale Environment 360 |
Raw veggies pack a punch, but cooking can unlock key benefits
Congratulations: You've incorporated more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet. Now the goal is to get the maximum nutritional benefit from them. Does it matter how you prepare them? And does it make enough difference to change your food-preparation habits? Share The answer is yes, preparation does matter.
The Plain Dealer |
'Ultra Rice' Piloted As Way To Tackle Malnutrition
Ultra Rice, a rice-shaped pasta fortified with vitamins and minerals is "being produced and tested around the world as a potential solution to malnutrition," according to the Seattle Times. Produced by the nonprofit PATH, Ultra Rice is currently being piloted by the Indian and Brazilian governments in lunch programs and by the U.N. World Food Program in Cambodia. Each grain of Ultra Rice is combined with approximately 100 grains of ordinary rice.
Medical News Today |
Does Tea Tree Oil Help Kill Mold?
Mold is not only an unsightly blemish in your home, it’s also dangerous to your health. Every type of mold can potentially cause health problems. Mold produces allergens that may trigger allergic reactions. They can even set off an asthma attack in people who are allergic to mold. Certain types of molds can produce strong irritants and toxins. People who are exposed to large amounts of indoor mold can experience a myriad of symptoms.
Natural Health Ezine |
U.S. agriculture could be disrupted by climate change
Climate change is expected to disrupt agriculture in the U.S. Midwest, with high carbon dioxide promoting crop growth but stronger storms, drought, floods and migrating yields dampening yields. Overall, there are signs that crops will be stressed, and that weeds and insects will change their range.
New Jersey Newsroom |
Health Benefits of Bee Products - Propolis, Royal Jelly, Honey
The various health benefits associated with bee products, which include propolis, royal jelly and medicinal honey, have long since been recognised. Another bee product, bee pollen, is also sometimes used as a tonic, but it can trigger severe allergic reactions (such as anaphylaxis) in some people.
Suite 101 |
Food body sets rules for bagged salad, melamine use
An international food safety body set new rules on Tuesday on preparing bagged salads and said the chemical melamine that tainted Chinese milk is acceptable only in tiny amounts in infant formula and food. The Codex Alimentarius Commission decided at its meeting in Geneva that animal manure should not be used to fertilize lettuce and other fresh vegetables sold "ready to eat" to avoid dangerous diseases.
Vancouver Sun |
Unraveling Environmental Effects on Mitochondria
Look into any cell today, and you’ll see remnants of ancient bacteria by the thousands. These mitochondria—tiny organelles in the cell that each possess their own DNA—have come under a growing scientific spotlight; scientists increasingly believe they play a central role in many, if not most, human illnesses. Exquisitely sensitive to environmental threats, mitochondria convert dietary sugars into a high-energy molecule—adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—that cells use as fuel. And when mitochondria falter, cells lose power, just as a flashlight dims when its batteries weaken.
Environmental Health Perspectives |
The Campaign to Cover Up Americans from Sun Exposure; what are the risks versus the benefits
July 6, 2010
The campaign to address Americans’ sun exposure has become the standard of care in American medicine. One of this country’s leading medical educators and researchers, Michael Holick, MD, even lost his tenure ship in dermatology at Boston University when he dared to question this dogma to avoid and cover up from exposure to the sun.
Natural Health Science News |
This Single Cell Plant Actually Expels Mercury from Your Body
A study shows that chlorella, a single-celled organism that has been used for many years as a nutritional supplement, can help flush methylmercury from your system. Mice fed methylmercury were given chlorella, and the amount of methylmercury excreted in their urine and feces was approximately twice the amount excreted by mice not treated with chlorella.
Food Consumer |
Drugs in our water, drugs from cows
Thanks to the imagination of a school girl in WV, a growing appreciation exists of our exposure to pharmaceutical drugs in our water supply system. It was her school experiment after reading about drugs in Swiss lakes that sparked the US Geological Service to launch a survey of streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. The results were startling to all; widespread contamination of our waters was present from pharmaceutical drugs dumped down drains, in the trash, and from commodes.
Natural Health Science News |
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