CT Scans are thought to be safe but new research shows there is a cancer concern.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge found even low doses of radiation promoted the spread of cancer-capable cells in healthy tissue.
Staff Reports,
August 05, 2019
Too clean might not be good when it comes to raising children.
Researchers found babies exposed to farm animals while growing up have a more diverse gut microbiome and robust immune system.
Staff Reports,
July 29, 2019
Teens living near flower farms are being impacted by chemical exposure.
An elevated risk for depression in teens has been established as a result of the pesticides sprayed on the flower fields of Ecuador.
Staff Reports,
July 08, 2019
Differences in gut bacteria were found in chronic pain sufferers leading researchers to wonder what role the gut microbiome plays in pain.
Research scientists found 19 different strains of bacteria in greater or lesser quantities in those suffering from the disease compared to the healthy control group.
Staff Reports,
June 24, 2019
The key to protecting your eyes from age-related macular degeneration may just be in what you eat.
Researchers in Australia have learned vegetable nitrites, which are found in abundance in beetroot and leafy green vegetables like spinach, could help reduce the chance of developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Staff Reports,
November 05, 2018
Researchers saw surprising results in mice prone to develop breast cancer when the mice were given omega 3 fatty acids.
Mice given a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids had fewer and smaller tumors than those on a diet rich in omega 6 polyunsaturated fats. That’s what researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center found.
Staff Reports,
October 29, 2018
Dirty air is responsible for more than just breathing problems
It has long been known that air pollution can cause breathing problems and other physical ailments but a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences now shows air pollution could also affect your ability to think.
Staff Reports,
September 03, 2018
CT scans can be beneficial for imaging but damaging in other respects
New data seems to put doctors wishing to abide by their promise from the Hippocratic Oath to “do no harm” in a quandary regarding CT scans. That’s because the diagnostic imaging procedure that helps improve clinical outcomes could increase the risk of brain cancer, especially in younger patients.
Staff Reports,
August 06, 2018
