Autism spectrum disorders
FDA warns against bogus autism 'cures'
(HealthDay)—Don't fall for products claiming to cure autism, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Apr 13, 2017
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Chemists find that hookah tobacco heated electronically kills 70 percent more lung cells than traditional charcoal
Hookah-tobacco users might want to rethink how they heat up their water pipes, based on research by chemists at the University of Cincinnati.
Apr 4, 2017
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Iron supplements in the fight against lead
Targeted iron supplements in biscuits can achieve a striking reduction in the level of lead in children's blood in regions with high exposure to this toxic heavy metal. This has been demonstrated for the first time by an ...
Oct 26, 2016
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Tests find traditional medicines contain pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and endangered animals
A collaborative study has found high rates of adulteration, substitution and mislabelling of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), with the undeclared ingredients rendering many of the tested samples either illegal or potentially ...
Dec 11, 2015
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Toxins in herbal medicines 'can harm our health'
People who take unregulated complementary medicines are at a higher risk of being contaminated by heavy metals, a medical scientist has warned.
Sep 14, 2015
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Fetuses more vulnerable to some environmental contaminants penetrating into cord blood
Toxic environmental contaminants are increasingly known to cause a number of severe health problems, in particular on fetuses, including heart failure, low cognitive ability, delayed development, and neurobehavioral disorders.
Jun 26, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Head–banging tunes can have same effect as a warm hug
Extreme music – such as heavy metal – can positively influence those experiencing anger, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.
Jun 19, 2015
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What does exposure to environmental chemicals mean for our health?
It is not possible to live in a chemical-free world on Earth. Chemicals are all around us, and some, like oxygen and hydrogen, are essential components for living creatures including us humans. However, some other chemicals ...
Jun 2, 2015
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Up in smoke: Belief that shisha pipe 'filters out' heavy metals
Contrary to popular belief, only a minimal amount of heavy metals are removed in the 'filtration' process when smoking shisha, also known as hookah, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. ...
Feb 19, 2015
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Human exposure to metal cadmium may accelerate cellular aging
A new study led by a researcher at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington University looks at the metal cadmium and finds that higher human exposure can lead to significantly ...
Dec 11, 2014
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