Allergies Affect the Adult Fecal Microbiota
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. American adults with allergies, especially but not exclusively to nuts and seasonal pollen, have lower richness and altered composition of their gut microbiota.
Residential Proximity to Agricultural Pesticides Affects Neurodevelopment in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates an inverse relationship between prenatal residential proximity to agricultural use of potentially neurotoxic pesticides and poorer neuro-development in 7-year-old children.
Occupational Pesticide Use is Associated with Increased Risk of Lung Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Increased exposure to pesticide use is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer incidence among pesticide applicators in Iowa and North Carolina.
Dark Chocolate Shown to Improve Cardiovascular Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who consumed ten grams of dark chocolate had a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and heart rate compared to the control group who ate white chocolate.
Pesticide Exposure Increases Diabetes Risk Among Farmers
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest an increased risk of diabetes among Thai farmers with pesticide exposure and a statistically significant increased risk with the use of endosulfan, mevinphos, carbaryl/Sevin, and benlate.
Exposure to Pesticides Increases Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study identifies several potential risk factors such as specific agricultural pesticides, solvents, and chemical fertilizers that may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, while a lifetime livestock exposure (as a child and adult), as compared to no livestock exposure involving animal contact may be protective.
Mercury Exposure from Thimerosal Significantly Associated with Abnormal Brain Connectivity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Results from this study suggest that Hg exposure from thimerosal is significantly associated with the ACSDs of ASD, TD, and ADD/ADHD.
Proanthocyanidin Reduces Markers of Oxidative Stress in Army Cadets
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results found a reduced cardiovascular risk associated with decreased LDL oxidation in the participating military personnel who supplemented with a single dose (200 mg proanthocyanidins) from dry Vitis vinifera extract during intense physical training.
Tanning Salon Sunbeds Improve Vitamin D Levels
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fluorescent lamp sunbeds emitting 100 and 160 watts safely and significantly increased serum vitamin D levels by 70 – 100% in study participants.
Egg Consumption Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective cohort study of the general Chinese population demonstrated a significantly inverse association of egg consumption (up to <1 egg/day) with CVD, ischemic heart disease, hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, as well as major coronary events.
