Articles related to "Human Health"
Environmental Change and Health
The aim of this article is to study a few environmental changes that result from human activity over a period of time and the health hazards they cause.
global environmental changes • health hazards • health • who • human health
The aim of this article is to study a few environmental changes that result from human activity over a period of time and the health hazards they cause.
global environmental changes • health hazards • health • who • human health
STOPPING THE POPs: Part 2
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the second of a series on POP chemicals.
pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the second of a series on POP chemicals.
pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
Problems for Manned Mars Missions
The effects of Martian physical and orbital features will cause problems to the health of the crew of a manned mission to the Red Planet if not understood and mitigated.
mars • manned mission • problems • dust • human health
The effects of Martian physical and orbital features will cause problems to the health of the crew of a manned mission to the Red Planet if not understood and mitigated.
mars • manned mission • problems • dust • human health
Genetic Modification Food Facts
This article describes what genetically modified foods are, statistics regarding the use of, and the origins, health concerns, and benefits of genetically modified foods.
genetic modification of foods • gm food • flavr savr tomato • health risks gm foods • health risks genetically modified foods
This article describes what genetically modified foods are, statistics regarding the use of, and the origins, health concerns, and benefits of genetically modified foods.
genetic modification of foods • gm food • flavr savr tomato • health risks gm foods • health risks genetically modified foods
Mental Health Benefits from Nature
Getting back to nature, whether a vigorous activity such as hiking, or a gentle stroll in the park, can improve emotional and mental wellbeing as well as physical health.
mental health benefits from nature • ‘green exercise’ reduces depression and aggression • greenery lowers aggression and crime • dr frances kuo’s study into housing development’s • dr frances kuo’s study into adhd and green play ar
Getting back to nature, whether a vigorous activity such as hiking, or a gentle stroll in the park, can improve emotional and mental wellbeing as well as physical health.
mental health benefits from nature • ‘green exercise’ reduces depression and aggression • greenery lowers aggression and crime • dr frances kuo’s study into housing development’s • dr frances kuo’s study into adhd and green play ar
Avian Flu: An Overview
Poultry operations of all kinds have become more and more sophisticated.
avian flu • chickens • small scale farm production
Poultry operations of all kinds have become more and more sophisticated.
avian flu • chickens • small scale farm production
Macadamia Nut Health Benefits
Macadamia nuts contain beneficial nutrients that support human health. Eating macadamias also reduces cholesterol.
macadamia nut health benefits • macadamia nuts • macadamias • benefits of macadamia nuts • macadamia nut nutritional information
Macadamia nuts contain beneficial nutrients that support human health. Eating macadamias also reduces cholesterol.
macadamia nut health benefits • macadamia nuts • macadamias • benefits of macadamia nuts • macadamia nut nutritional information
TCM and Saving Endangered Species
Elizabeth Call's book shows that Traditional Chinese Medicine and species conservation need not be mutually exclusive. A resource for practitioners and laypeople alike.
endangered plant and animal species • traditional chinese medicine • tcm • balance of nature • alternatives to endangered species in chinese medi
Elizabeth Call's book shows that Traditional Chinese Medicine and species conservation need not be mutually exclusive. A resource for practitioners and laypeople alike.
endangered plant and animal species • traditional chinese medicine • tcm • balance of nature • alternatives to endangered species in chinese medi
How to Restore Chesapeake Oysters
The estuary's leading advocacy organization has invested in native oyster restoration and sees progress. The introduction of non-native species could be detrimental.
crassostrea ariakensis • non-native oysters • impact of non-native species • chesapeake bay oysters • save the bay
The estuary's leading advocacy organization has invested in native oyster restoration and sees progress. The introduction of non-native species could be detrimental.
crassostrea ariakensis • non-native oysters • impact of non-native species • chesapeake bay oysters • save the bay
STOPPING THE POPs
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the first of a series on POP chemicals.
pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the first of a series on POP chemicals.
pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
STOPPING THE POPs: Part 3
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the third of a series of articles on POP chemicals.
pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
Linda looks at persistent organic pollutants (or POPs) and discovers a disaster waiting to happen, in this, the third of a series of articles on POP chemicals.
pops • persistent organic pollutants • pollution • chemicals • toxics
The Practice of Chiropractic
An article describing the day-to-day work of a chiropractor and the type and purpose of care offered in a chiropractic office.
chiropractic • chiropractor • subluxations • adjustments
An article describing the day-to-day work of a chiropractor and the type and purpose of care offered in a chiropractic office.
chiropractic • chiropractor • subluxations • adjustments
The Benefits of Drinking Tea
Tea does more than warm you up!
herbs • natural health • karyn siegel-maier • tea • green tea
Tea does more than warm you up!
herbs • natural health • karyn siegel-maier • tea • green tea
Non-Toxic Earth
Don't do it! Don't use harmful chemicals to kill insects and weeds! Help keep the earth safe and clean by avoiding pesticides and herbicides.
herbicides • toxins • web sites • websites
Don't do it! Don't use harmful chemicals to kill insects and weeds! Help keep the earth safe and clean by avoiding pesticides and herbicides.
herbicides • toxins • web sites • websites
The Green Home Makeover, Part 1
A do and don't guide for what to keep in a green home's pantry or cupboard.
green home • healthful eating • organic • whole food • whole grains
A do and don't guide for what to keep in a green home's pantry or cupboard.
green home • healthful eating • organic • whole food • whole grains
Drinking Water: Clean or Contaminated
Contaminants in drinking water from pharmaceuticals, microbes and toxins and cosmetics, perfumes, automotive coolants and pesticides can be risks to human health
drinking water • drinking water standards • drinking water risk assessment • drinking water regulations • drinking water contaminants
Contaminants in drinking water from pharmaceuticals, microbes and toxins and cosmetics, perfumes, automotive coolants and pesticides can be risks to human health
drinking water • drinking water standards • drinking water risk assessment • drinking water regulations • drinking water contaminants
Effects Of Toxins On the Human Body
Surprising findings have emerged from a recently reported study on the effects of chemicals on the human body. Here is a brief summary of the findings.
cotinine • mercury • environmentalists • plastic industry
Surprising findings have emerged from a recently reported study on the effects of chemicals on the human body. Here is a brief summary of the findings.
cotinine • mercury • environmentalists • plastic industry
For Pre-med or medical students
This article describes the details and applicaton process for the OPSF, as detailed by them.
financial aid • medical school aid • student aid • cash for college • college aid
This article describes the details and applicaton process for the OPSF, as detailed by them.
financial aid • medical school aid • student aid • cash for college • college aid
Global Environmental Change
This article discusses about the fast changing global environment and the reaction of human societies to it.
environment • global • disaster • event • epidemics
This article discusses about the fast changing global environment and the reaction of human societies to it.
environment • global • disaster • event • epidemics
GM Food Dangerous
Greenpeace released a poll suggesting that 80% of the population in British Columbia is concerned about the food they are eating.
greenpeace • gmo • genetic engineering • genetically modified • food
Greenpeace released a poll suggesting that 80% of the population in British Columbia is concerned about the food they are eating.
greenpeace • gmo • genetic engineering • genetically modified • food
Go Green in Your Home
Going green is good for your family. Simplifying the products you use in your home can help keep your family safe, save you money, and save the planet.
green homes • green living • green living tips • go green • how to go green
Going green is good for your family. Simplifying the products you use in your home can help keep your family safe, save you money, and save the planet.
green homes • green living • green living tips • go green • how to go green
Hemp, a Perfect Cash Crop.
Hemp an important part of the new economy.
hemp • cash crop • sustainability • hemp oil • ced
Hemp an important part of the new economy.
hemp • cash crop • sustainability • hemp oil • ced
Home-Brewed Cajun Remedies
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
How Safe is Your Supper? Part 2.
the second part in a series which examines food safety issues
food safety • salmonella • e.coli • mad cow disease • bse
the second part in a series which examines food safety issues
food safety • salmonella • e.coli • mad cow disease • bse
Is Vitamin D3 Better than D2?
Current recommended daily allowances for Vitamin D are probably too low, particularly when new research shows that higher doses can protect us from several diseases.
vitamin d2 • vitamin d3 • rickets • cholecalciferol • ergocalciferol
Current recommended daily allowances for Vitamin D are probably too low, particularly when new research shows that higher doses can protect us from several diseases.
vitamin d2 • vitamin d3 • rickets • cholecalciferol • ergocalciferol
Shopping for Natural Versus Not in Beauty
Shopping for natural beauty products can be a confusing experience. Weeding through the natural and organic claims on the pretty boxes is a frustrating task.
natural beauty products • green beauty products • organic makeup • greenwashing • natural cosmetics
Shopping for natural beauty products can be a confusing experience. Weeding through the natural and organic claims on the pretty boxes is a frustrating task.
natural beauty products • green beauty products • organic makeup • greenwashing • natural cosmetics
Sunlight and Vitamin D Deficiency
Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.
vitamin d • vitamin d deficiency • skin cancer • cancer prevention • stroke prevention
Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.
vitamin d • vitamin d deficiency • skin cancer • cancer prevention • stroke prevention
The Mediterranean Diet
What can be learned about dietary patterns followed by people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea? Why is the Mediterranean diet so beneficial?
mediterranean diet • mediterranean diet pyramid • traditional mediterranean diet • mediterranean dietary patterns • mediterranean style diet
What can be learned about dietary patterns followed by people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea? Why is the Mediterranean diet so beneficial?
mediterranean diet • mediterranean diet pyramid • traditional mediterranean diet • mediterranean dietary patterns • mediterranean style diet
The sustainable vegetarian food system: Part 1
Part One in a series exploring how a sustainable vegetarian-based food supply system works.
sustainable • vegetarian • factory farming • overfishing
Part One in a series exploring how a sustainable vegetarian-based food supply system works.
sustainable • vegetarian • factory farming • overfishing
Tilapia Farming to Prevent Malaria
Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries.
tilapia • malaria • mosquito control • ecological damage • introduced species
Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries.
tilapia • malaria • mosquito control • ecological damage • introduced species
Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner
Throw a vegan Thanksgiving feast with tofu-turkey and heart-healthy sidedishes that are milk-, meat-, and egg-free like vegan garlic mashed potatoes and pecan pie.
vegan thanksgiving • vegan holiday dinner • vegan dinner guests • holiday carbon footprint • vegan pumpkin pie
Throw a vegan Thanksgiving feast with tofu-turkey and heart-healthy sidedishes that are milk-, meat-, and egg-free like vegan garlic mashed potatoes and pecan pie.
vegan thanksgiving • vegan holiday dinner • vegan dinner guests • holiday carbon footprint • vegan pumpkin pie
Wild Weather?
If the weather has seemed more extreme in recent years, scientsts say Mother Nature isn't the only culprit.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
If the weather has seemed more extreme in recent years, scientsts say Mother Nature isn't the only culprit.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
A Ban on BPA?
The chemical bisphenol A has been a hot topic for debate as concerned scientists advise the FDA to issue limits on BPA.
why ban bpa • fda declines bpa limits • bpa in baby bottles • bisphenol a in baby bottles • california ban on bpa
The chemical bisphenol A has been a hot topic for debate as concerned scientists advise the FDA to issue limits on BPA.
why ban bpa • fda declines bpa limits • bpa in baby bottles • bisphenol a in baby bottles • california ban on bpa
Agricultural Use of Antibiotics Causes Risks for Humans -- Plus
Use of Antibiotics in livestock feed poses risks to humans but US federal agencies differ on the extent of the risk. Plus some home remedies to limit your own use of antibiotics.
antibiotics • agriculture • food • disease • virus
Use of Antibiotics in livestock feed poses risks to humans but US federal agencies differ on the extent of the risk. Plus some home remedies to limit your own use of antibiotics.
antibiotics • agriculture • food • disease • virus
And Nary A Drop to Drink
You turn on the tap and the clean, potable water comes out. What could be simpler? But how do you know the water's clean?
You turn on the tap and the clean, potable water comes out. What could be simpler? But how do you know the water's clean?
Book Review - In Defense of Food
A review of In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
scientific reductionism • nutritionism • michael pollan • the american diet • whole foods
A review of In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
scientific reductionism • nutritionism • michael pollan • the american diet • whole foods
Dangers of Kitchen Plastics
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
plastic containers • polyethylene terephthalate • disposable bottles • water bottles • phthalates
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
plastic containers • polyethylene terephthalate • disposable bottles • water bottles • phthalates
Diet Sodas and Cancer
Diet Sodas usually contain aspartame which produces formaldehyde as you digest it--more than the legal limit.
aspartame • diet soda • cancer • formaldehyde • benzene
Diet Sodas usually contain aspartame which produces formaldehyde as you digest it--more than the legal limit.
aspartame • diet soda • cancer • formaldehyde • benzene
Dispose of Hazardous Wastes Safely
Learn how to dispose of cleaners, aerosols, corrosives, poisons, paints and solvents safely.
disposing of household chemical • how to get rid of old paint • how to get rid of poisons • what to do with old insecticides • how to get rid of drain openers
Learn how to dispose of cleaners, aerosols, corrosives, poisons, paints and solvents safely.
disposing of household chemical • how to get rid of old paint • how to get rid of poisons • what to do with old insecticides • how to get rid of drain openers
E. coli Spinach Outbreak
E. coli spinach outbreak prompts FDA warning.183 from 26 states infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli. E. coli spinach traced to spinach grown in 3 CA counties.
e. coli spinach outbreak • e coli spinach • e coli • spinach • spinach contamination
E. coli spinach outbreak prompts FDA warning.183 from 26 states infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli. E. coli spinach traced to spinach grown in 3 CA counties.
e. coli spinach outbreak • e coli spinach • e coli • spinach • spinach contamination
Eating Tree Nuts for Health
From Brazil nuts to almonds, from cashews to pecans, tree nuts bestow a tasty and nutritionally rich bounty.
tree nuts • nuts • international tree nut council • nut trees • nutrient content of tree nuts
From Brazil nuts to almonds, from cashews to pecans, tree nuts bestow a tasty and nutritionally rich bounty.
tree nuts • nuts • international tree nut council • nut trees • nutrient content of tree nuts
Eco Friendly Cleaning With Green Clean Guide
Green cleaning has numerous benefits over conventional cleaning methods. Learn how to clean naturally with this handy green housekeeping reference.
eco friendly cleaning • green cleaning • natural cleaning • environmentally friendly cleaners • green clean book
Green cleaning has numerous benefits over conventional cleaning methods. Learn how to clean naturally with this handy green housekeeping reference.
eco friendly cleaning • green cleaning • natural cleaning • environmentally friendly cleaners • green clean book
Food Choices for Our Dogs
We have so much variety these days in everything and that doesn't stop with what to feed our dogs
dog food • dog food choices • healthy dogs • dog health • dog disease
We have so much variety these days in everything and that doesn't stop with what to feed our dogs
dog food • dog food choices • healthy dogs • dog health • dog disease
Help Your Dog Go Green
Environmentally conscious dog owners want their furry friends to be both good neighbors and environmentally friendly members of their households.
plastic bag alternatives • biodegradable bags • cornstarch bags • environmentally friendly dog waste clean-up • eco-friendly dog waste bags
Environmentally conscious dog owners want their furry friends to be both good neighbors and environmentally friendly members of their households.
plastic bag alternatives • biodegradable bags • cornstarch bags • environmentally friendly dog waste clean-up • eco-friendly dog waste bags
How an Electrostatic Precipitator Works
Industrial operations produce exhaust gases that contain dust, fly ash, fumes, or mist which the Environmental Protection Agency feels are bad for human health and the environment.
Industrial operations produce exhaust gases that contain dust, fly ash, fumes, or mist which the Environmental Protection Agency feels are bad for human health and the environment.
How to Choose Safer, Healthier Paint Products
Paint that contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause illness and physical discomfort can be replaced with certified chemical-free products.
paint • paints • paint without chemicals • paint with chemicals • paint with health effects
Paint that contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause illness and physical discomfort can be replaced with certified chemical-free products.
paint • paints • paint without chemicals • paint with chemicals • paint with health effects
Invasive Exotic Trees
Not all trees you find in a greenhouse are good for the environment. Take exotic invasive trees -- they are known to take over a landscape. Avoid them at all costs.
exotic invasive trees • trees not to plant • trees that take over the landscape • salt ceder • common buckthorn
Not all trees you find in a greenhouse are good for the environment. Take exotic invasive trees -- they are known to take over a landscape. Avoid them at all costs.
exotic invasive trees • trees not to plant • trees that take over the landscape • salt ceder • common buckthorn
Linking Transportation Choice and Health
A public health professional discussed the role of public health and the relationship between the built environment and health at recent bicycling and walking conference.
transportation design and active living • green infrastructure • public health support for city planning • urban bicycles • evergreen point bridge
A public health professional discussed the role of public health and the relationship between the built environment and health at recent bicycling and walking conference.
transportation design and active living • green infrastructure • public health support for city planning • urban bicycles • evergreen point bridge
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