Seven new substances have been added to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ list of cancer-causing agents. Six of these substances are listed as “known” to cause cancer, while one is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen,” according to a statement today (Nov. 3) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). FiveContinue reading “7 carcinogens added to the list”
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MEDICATIONS TO AVOID that worse PD (Parkinson’s disease)
Some medications can worsen movement symptoms of PD, including slowness, stiffness, tremor and dyskinesia. These drugs, listed below, are used to treat psychiatric problems such as hallucinations, confusion or gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea. The stress of your illness, hospital stay or new medicines can increase your risk of hallucinations while hospitalized. Common anti-hallucination medicinesContinue reading “MEDICATIONS TO AVOID that worse PD (Parkinson’s disease)”
UFPs from 3D printers harmful to health, causing cardio-respiratory mortality
A new study by researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology shows that commercially available desktop 3D printers can have substantial emissions of potentially harmful nano-sized particles in indoor air. The study, which was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, is the first to measure airborne particle emissions from commercially available desktop 3D printers.Continue reading “UFPs from 3D printers harmful to health, causing cardio-respiratory mortality”