EWG's Cleaning Product Lookup
[COMMENT: This is where you can check the ratings of individual products in terms of health and enviornmental effects. It's quite good!]
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Retract the Flawed 'Organic Study' Linked to Big Tobacco and Pro-GMO Corps
Posted on 11:56 AM by Unknown
[COMMENT: Very biased viewpoint on this study and article below trying to downplay the truth of the flawed study. Over and over again, these industry funded organic vs. conventional studies look only at nutritional content. Who eats organic because they think it has more nutrients? No one. People eat organic to avoid toxic pesticides and because they support a farming method that is more environmentally friendly and kind to the soil. Irregardless of the researchers opinion, it is significant to find less pesticides in the body / urine of people eating organic. Claiming "we don't know" whether that has any health significance is just plain ignorance and amounts to putting ones head in the sand. Likewise, conventional products have been shown to contain more antibiotic resistant bacteria. Please sign petition to retract the study below.]
Lots of chatter, anger over Stanford organic food study
http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-stanford-organic-food-study-controversy-20120911,0,173210.story
PETITION
Retract the Flawed 'Organic Study' Linked to Big Tobacco and Pro-GMO Corps
http://www.change.org/petitions/retract-the-flawed-organic-study-linked-to-big-tobacco-and-pro-gmo-corps
http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-stanford-organic-food-study-controversy-20120911,0,173210.story
PETITION
Retract the Flawed 'Organic Study' Linked to Big Tobacco and Pro-GMO Corps
http://www.change.org/petitions/retract-the-flawed-organic-study-linked-to-big-tobacco-and-pro-gmo-corps
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health
Posted on 12:22 PM by Unknown
Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_129135.html
"Nighttime noise pollution -- in particular the din of traffic -- in urban areas puts city residents at risk for disrupted sleep and annoyance, researchers report.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_129135.html
"Nighttime noise pollution -- in particular the din of traffic -- in urban areas puts city residents at risk for disrupted sleep and annoyance, researchers report.
Such chronic sleep disturbance could lead to serious health consequences, including increased risk for heart attack and high blood pressure, according to the new study. In addition, nighttime noise can also lead to poor sleep quality, which can cause morning tiredness and insomnia."
Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers
Posted on 12:20 PM by Unknown
Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_128962.html
"Doctors at a children's hospital in Great Britain reported seeing five such cases of detergent poisoning among children under age 2 over the past 18 months. Each of the children suffered serious chemical burns to the esophagus."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_128962.html
"Doctors at a children's hospital in Great Britain reported seeing five such cases of detergent poisoning among children under age 2 over the past 18 months. Each of the children suffered serious chemical burns to the esophagus."
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Is inflammation a mitochondrial dysfunction-dependent event in Fibromyalgia?
Posted on 12:36 PM by Unknown
Is inflammation a mitochondrial dysfunction-dependent event in Fibromyalgia?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Is%20inflammation%20a%20mitochondrial%20dysfunction-dependent%20event%20in%20Fibromyalgia%3F
Cordero MD, Díaz-Parrado E, Carrión AM, Alfonsi S, Sánchez-Alcázar JA, Bullon P, Battino M, de Miguel M.
Antioxid Redox Signal. 2012 Sep 3. [Epub ahead of print]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Is%20inflammation%20a%20mitochondrial%20dysfunction-dependent%20event%20in%20Fibromyalgia%3F
Cordero MD, Díaz-Parrado E, Carrión AM, Alfonsi S, Sánchez-Alcázar JA, Bullon P, Battino M, de Miguel M.
Antioxid Redox Signal. 2012 Sep 3. [Epub ahead of print]
Source
Dpto. Citología e Histología Normal y Patológica, Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla-Spain, Avda. Sánchez-Pizjuán s/n , Sevilla, Spain, 41009, +34 95 4551797 , +34 95 4551799; mdcormor@us.es.
Abstract
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex disorder that affects up to 5% of the general population worldwide. Both mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation have been implicated in the pathophysiology of FM. We have investigated the possible relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and inflammation in FM. We studied thirty women diagnosed with FM and twenty healthy women. Blood mononuclear cells (BMCs) from FM patients showed reduced level of CoQ10, mtDNA contents, and high level of mitochondrial ROS, serum TNF-alpha and transcript levels. A significant negative correlation between CoQ10 and TNF-alpha levels (r = -0.588; P<0.01), and a positive correlation between ROS and TNF-alpha levels (r = 0.791; P<0.001) were observed accompanied by a significant correlation of VAS with serum TNF-alpha and transcript levels (r = 0.4507; P<0.05 and r = 0.7089; P<0.001, respectively). TNF-alpha release was observed in an in vitro (BMCs) and in vivo (mice) CoQ10 deficiency model. Oral CoQ10 supplementation restored biochemical parameters and induced a significant improvement in clinical symptoms (P0.001). These results lead to the hypothesis that inflammation could be a mitochondrial dysfunction-dependent event implicated in the pathophysiology of FM in several patients indicating at mitochondria as a possible new therapeutic target.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex disorder that affects up to 5% of the general population worldwide. Both mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation have been implicated in the pathophysiology of FM. We have investigated the possible relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and inflammation in FM. We studied thirty women diagnosed with FM and twenty healthy women. Blood mononuclear cells (BMCs) from FM patients showed reduced level of CoQ10, mtDNA contents, and high level of mitochondrial ROS, serum TNF-alpha and transcript levels. A significant negative correlation between CoQ10 and TNF-alpha levels (r = -0.588; P<0.01), and a positive correlation between ROS and TNF-alpha levels (r = 0.791; P<0.001) were observed accompanied by a significant correlation of VAS with serum TNF-alpha and transcript levels (r = 0.4507; P<0.05 and r = 0.7089; P<0.001, respectively). TNF-alpha release was observed in an in vitro (BMCs) and in vivo (mice) CoQ10 deficiency model. Oral CoQ10 supplementation restored biochemical parameters and induced a significant improvement in clinical symptoms (P0.001). These results lead to the hypothesis that inflammation could be a mitochondrial dysfunction-dependent event implicated in the pathophysiology of FM in several patients indicating at mitochondria as a possible new therapeutic target.
PMID: 22938055 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Many Cleaning Products Said to Contain Toxins
Posted on 12:34 PM by Unknown
Many Cleaning Products Said to Contain Toxins
http://www.webmd.com/news/20120910/many-cleaning-products-said-to-contain-toxins
"Household cleaning products may contain toxic substances linked to health problems such as asthma, allergic reactions, and cancer, according to a new report by the Environmental Working Group. The environmental group rated more than 2,000 household cleaners -- from laundry soaps and stain removers to bathroom cleaners and floor care products. Products are graded A to F based on the safety of the ingredients and how well the maker discloses those ingredients."
http://www.webmd.com/news/20120910/many-cleaning-products-said-to-contain-toxins
"Household cleaning products may contain toxic substances linked to health problems such as asthma, allergic reactions, and cancer, according to a new report by the Environmental Working Group. The environmental group rated more than 2,000 household cleaners -- from laundry soaps and stain removers to bathroom cleaners and floor care products. Products are graded A to F based on the safety of the ingredients and how well the maker discloses those ingredients."
Taking action on developmental toxicity: Scientists' duties to protect children
Posted on 12:31 PM by Unknown
Taking action on developmental toxicity: Scientists' duties to protect children
http://www.ehjournal.net/content/pdf/1476-069X-11-61.pdf
Kristin Shrader-Frechette. Environmental Health 2012, 11:61 doi:10.1186/1476-069X-11-61
Published: 10 September 2012
Abstract (provisional)
Background
Although adaptation and proper biological functioning require developmental programming, pollutant interference can cause developmental toxicity or DT.
Objectives
This commentary assesses whether it is ethical for citizens/physicians/scientists to allow avoidable DT.
Methods
Using conceptual, economic, ethical, and logical analysis, the commentary assesses what major ethical theories and objectors would say regarding the defensibility of allowing avoidable DT.
Results
The commentary argues that (1) none of the four major ethical theories (based, respectively, on virtue, natural law, utility, or equity) can consistently defend avoidable DT because it unjustifiably harms, respectively, individual human flourishing, human life, the greatest good, and equality. (2) Justice also requires leaving "as much and as good" biological resources for all, including future generations possibly harmed if epigenetic change is heritable. (3) Scientists/physicians have greater justice-based duties, than ordinary/average citizens, to help stop DT because they help cause it and have greater professional abilities/opportunities to help stop it. (4) Scientists/physicians likewise have greater justice-based duties, than ordinary/average citizens, to help stop DT because they benefit more from it, given their relatively greater education/consumption/income. The paper shows that major objections to (3)-(4) fail on logical, ethical, or scientific grounds, then closes with practical suggestions for implementing its proposals.
Conclusions
Because allowing avoidable DT is ethically indefensible, citizens---and especially physicians/scientists---have justice-based duties to help stop DT.
http://www.ehjournal.net/content/pdf/1476-069X-11-61.pdf
Kristin Shrader-Frechette. Environmental Health 2012, 11:61 doi:10.1186/1476-069X-11-61
Published: 10 September 2012
Abstract (provisional)
Background
Although adaptation and proper biological functioning require developmental programming, pollutant interference can cause developmental toxicity or DT.
Objectives
This commentary assesses whether it is ethical for citizens/physicians/scientists to allow avoidable DT.
Methods
Using conceptual, economic, ethical, and logical analysis, the commentary assesses what major ethical theories and objectors would say regarding the defensibility of allowing avoidable DT.
Results
The commentary argues that (1) none of the four major ethical theories (based, respectively, on virtue, natural law, utility, or equity) can consistently defend avoidable DT because it unjustifiably harms, respectively, individual human flourishing, human life, the greatest good, and equality. (2) Justice also requires leaving "as much and as good" biological resources for all, including future generations possibly harmed if epigenetic change is heritable. (3) Scientists/physicians have greater justice-based duties, than ordinary/average citizens, to help stop DT because they help cause it and have greater professional abilities/opportunities to help stop it. (4) Scientists/physicians likewise have greater justice-based duties, than ordinary/average citizens, to help stop DT because they benefit more from it, given their relatively greater education/consumption/income. The paper shows that major objections to (3)-(4) fail on logical, ethical, or scientific grounds, then closes with practical suggestions for implementing its proposals.
Conclusions
Because allowing avoidable DT is ethically indefensible, citizens---and especially physicians/scientists---have justice-based duties to help stop DT.
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