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The pollution/diabetes link.
We already know that air pollution harms hearts and lungs. But a study adds a new hazard: Air pollution could also lead to type 2 Diabetes. Living On Earth. 4 September 2010.
Do belly blankets protect baby from radiation?
I'm seven and a half months pregnant, and I'm a wireless-gadget addict. So for the past two weeks I've been testing out Belly Armor, which promises to protect my baby from 99% of nonionizing radiation from mobile products, such as my iPhone and iPad. The products seem to work, but you have to wonder, Are they necessary? Time Magazine. 4 September 2010.
Banning BPA a wise decision for Maine.
BPA is an endocrine disrupting chemical that can mimic or block hormones and disrupt normal functions. A growing body of research by independent scientists links BPA to breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, reproductive damage, learning and behavioral disabilities and obesity. Portland Press-Herald, Maine. Opinion, 4 September 2010.
The truth about food safety legislation.
We shouldn’t have to wait for additional scientific evidence to confirm that BPA is dangerous. Safer alternatives exist. This is common-sense legislation that is about protecting the health and safety of infants and toddlers. Politico. Opinion, 3 September 2010.
Grocers call for calm over BPA.
The peak body for Australia's grocers has called for calm on the issue of Bisphenol A in food packaging, stating it poses no "danger to humans" at levels detected. Australian Associated Press. 2 September 2010.
Consumer group concerns on BPA in baby food.
The consumer group Choice wants authorities to phase out one of the nation's most popular food packaging substances. A Choice survey tested 41 tinned foods from Australian supermarket shelves, and found that 29 had concerning levels of Bisphenol-A. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Despite murky tie to Agent Orange, diabetes now top disability for Vietnam vets.
Because of worries about Agent Orange, about 270,000 Vietnam veterans – more than one-quarter of the 1 million receiving disability checks – are getting compensation for diabetes, according to Department of Veterans Affairs records. Associated Press. 31 August 2010.
Home pesticides linked to childhood cancer.
A new study of children and published in the journal Therapeutic Drug Monitoring links one form of childhood cancer to exposure to common organophosphate pesticides used around the home. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Washington. 31 August 2010.
Neighborhoods fall short on green space.
Sacramento's goal is to have a park within a half-mile radius of every city resident. Another goal calls for at least 2.5 acres of neighborhood parkland for every 1,000 residents in each city planning area. Yet for residents in certain neighborhoods, those goals seem like a mirage. Sacramento Bee, California. Editorial, 31 August 2010.
The bill for Agent Orange comes due.
Age and Agent Orange are closing in on Vietnam veterans, a legacy of hurt for those who served — and a very big bill for American taxpayers. Politico. 30 August 2010.
Are cash register receipts poisoning you?
The next plastic water bottle you buy won’t have BPA in it, but the receipt might. A series of recent studies has found high levels of the toxin in an unlikely but ubiquitous place: cash register receipts. One study found that touching a receipt for five seconds wiped off up to 23 micrograms of BPA. Ottawa Citizen, Ontario. 29 August 2010.
Swine flu vaccine link to narcolepsy probed.
A swine flu vaccine given to millions of Britons is under review over a possible link to the sleeping disorder narcolepsy, it was announced today. Press Association. 29 August 2010.
Evidence mounts linking BPA to damage of embryos.
BPA is found everywhere in kids’ environments — from IVs in newborn nurseries to children’s toys, furniture and even baby food packaging. Evidence mounts daily suggesting damage to animal embryos and human embryos. Waterville Morning Sentinel, Maine. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
Scientists grow disillusioned waiting for 'clear guidance' from Obama admin.
Government scientists had high hopes when Obama took office. But some say they are now disillusioned, witnessing less change than they had expected. Greenwire. 28 August 2010.
Protection for California's kids.
Twice this week, the California Senate failed to muster enough votes to ban a toxic chemical in baby bottles, infant feeding cups (“sippy cups”) and containers for infant formula and baby food. Ventura County Star, California. Editorial, 27 August 2010.
Food figures need a pinch of salt.
While ensuring an equitable and sufficient future food supply is of critical importance, many commentators are using this to justify the need for more intensive agricultural practices and, in particular, the need for further expansion of GM crops. BBC. Opinion, 27 August 2010.
Tracking bird flu one poop at a time.
Duck and goose droppings, the bane of golfers and park visitors, may help scientists track the spread of bird flu — with olfactory assistance from properly trained animals. Scientists have trained mice to identify the poop of ducks infected with avian influenza. Science News. 25 August 2010.
No chemical romance.
Canada and Denmark have banned the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, feeding cups and baby food packaging. There is also great concern in both Europe and the United States about its continued use. However, Malaysia is unaware of its effects. Kuala Lumpur Malay Mail, Malaysia. Opinion, 25 August 2010.
Giving babies sunshine vitamin may cut illness risk illness.
Taking vitamin D during pregnancy and in the first few years of life could help reduce the risk of a wide ranges of illness, researchers have revealed, after finding new genetic links between diseases and the compound. Edinburgh Scotsman, United Kingdom. 24 August 2010.
MS and arthritis may be linked to lack of sun, say scientists.
Insufficient exposure to sunshine, resulting in low levels of vitamin D, could play a part in a wide-range of diseases, from multiple sclerosis to rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, some cancers and even dementia, scientists say today. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 24 August 2010.
The toxic truth about vitamin supplements: Health pills millions take with barely a second thought can do more harm than good.
The health supplement industry is unregulated, which means manufacturers are not required to list potential side-effects – nor do their products have to go through costly clinical trials. London Daily Mail, United Kingdom. 24 August 2010.
Little said about health effects of drilling.
Although opponents of the "hydrofracking" method of drilling for natural gas have raised many concerns about potential for contamination of water and air, little has been written about what this would mean for human health. Oneonta Daily Star, New York. Opinion, 24 August 2010.
Alberta launches investigation after four die of asthma attacks.
Alberta health officials are investigating after four people died due to asthma attacks during a two-week period last month. Postmedia News. 23 August 2010.
Smoke from B.C. choking eastern provinces, damaging air quality.
Clouds of stinking smoke from B.C. forest fires covered much of Western Canada on Friday, reducing visibility and sparking air-quality advisories. Vancouver Sun, British Columbia. 21 August 2010.
Bigger babies, fatter adults.
The US obesity epidemic isn’t only ravaging the health of millions of American men, women, and children; it’s also quietly seeping into the nursery. Boston Globe, Massachusetts. Editorial, 21 August 2010.
Developing nations to bear cancer brunt, unprepared.
Developing countries will bear 60 percent of the world's cancer burden by 2020 and 70 percent by 2030, but are not prepared for the looming crisis, cancer experts warned in a report on Thursday. Reuters. 19 August 2010.
Traffic may drive some people to diabetes.
Urban air pollution – especially the particles and gases spewed by heavy traffic – can increase a senior citizen’s risk of developing type-2 diabetes, according to a new German study. If confirmed, its authors say, pollution would represent a “novel and potentially modifiable risk factor” for the metabolic disorder. Science News. 18 August 2010.
Cancer is world's top 'economic killer' as well as its leading cause of death.
Cancer is the world's top "economic killer" as well as its likely leading cause of death, the American Cancer Society contends in a new report it will present at a global cancer conference in China this week. Associated Press. 18 August 2010.
Antibiotics abuse may lead to ‘superbugs,’ says doc.
An infectious disease doctor warned on Wednesday against the irrational use of antibiotics as this could cause “superbugs,” the bad bacteria that could kill even an otherwise healthy person in 24 hours. Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippines. 18 August 2010.
Healthy eating helps reverse metabolic syndrome.
People with metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes -- have a better chance of reversing it if they stick to a healthy diet, a new study shows. Reuters Health. 18 August 2010.
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