Articles related to "Neurotoxin"

Certain snakes, scorpions, frogs and fish are well known for secreting deadly substances known as neurotoxins. What do these chemical actually do to humans?

Fresh fruits are considered an integral component of a healthy diet.. It turns out that some are not so wholesome.

Medical treatment for skin wrinkles is discussed with information about how and where it works. Risks, contraindications and preparations for treatment are reviewed.

Black Mambas are Africa's most dangerous and feared snake. Their poison can kill any living creature. Their main vulnerability is to habitat destruction.

Lots of plants, or parts of plants, that we have around the house are toxic to birds. This article describes just a few of them.

Only about 250 species of snakes have venom powerful enough to kill a human. Those snakes account for the deaths of an estimated 30,000-40,000 people per year worldwide.

Species of Pitohui and Ifrita have a potent toxin in skin and feathers that repels parasites and predators. Other birds may use toxins similarly.

Florida beaches are seeing increasing occurrences of red tide blooms causing problems for beach goers and for asthmatics.

Black Widow Spiders are considered the most poisonous spiders in North America. The article reviews this spiders characteristics and its habitat.

Redback spiders are close cousins to the black widow spiders. Although similar, there are differences. This article will discuss some of these traits.

Despite their fascinating reputation for attacking venomous snakes, mongooses are non-aggressive towards people.

Living green is a buzz phrase that implies many things including reducing carbon footprints. Green cleaning not only does that, but it has a positive impact on health.

As the waterways of South Florida are over-polluted by rain runoff, municipalities are determined to save their ecosystems, and their economies, before both run dry.

Sydney Funnel-Web Spiders are one of the most aggressive and dangerous spiders in the world. This article will review what's currently known about them.

The cosmetics industry has long been criticized for the toxic content in it products, and nail polish is among the worst offenders. Some manufacturers are changing this.

Second hand cigarette smoke exerts negative health effects and so does the newly defined third hand cigarette smoke. It's effect however, is mainly felt by children.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have released a product report on lipsticks manufactured in the United States with high levels of lead.

'The Happening' is another misfire added to writer-producer-director M. Night Shymalan's increasingly spotty track record. What happened after 'The Sixth Sense'?

Extremely high levels of the flame retardant PBDE have been found in peregrine falcons, a species once endangered by pesticides. DDT levels still affect some populations.

The government makes promises to keep the most harmful-to-humans pesticides off of food, however many fruits and vegetables are still saturated with them.

Changes in climate may be creating a marine environment particularly suited to HAB (harmful algal bloom)-forming species of algae, according to a team of scientists.

Studies show what parents of children with ADHD already knew. Common food additives and preservatives have been proven to be tied to hyperactivity and focus problems.

Food poisoning is a general term for when a person becomes ill from something they've ingested. Here's the lowdown on the prevention and treatment of food-borne illness.

The writers of a new book say peoples' bodies are sponges that soak up harmful chemicals from the products that surround the public.

To lift a sad mood without taking antidepressant medications, consider these natural treatments for depression.

Botox injections are a relatively new treatment for migraine headaches and offer hope for sufferers.

Good cosmetic results are dependent upon quantity, placement, client expectations. Patients may confuse Botox dilution with low pricing and subsequent poor results.

Since dental amalgam contains mercury its use has been banned in Norway and Sweden. Other countries discourage dentists from using it since alternatives are available.

New technology breeds electronic obsolescence, creating a growing e-waste environmental problem. Even electronic waste recycling can have negative environmental impacts.

Obesity in America and Canada is a serious issue that impacts health. Food addiction is a grave matter among the obese and with those who seek comfort by eating food.

School's back in and before long head lice will make its return. Chemical lice treatment options can seriously harm a child's health, but there is a natural way.

Two universities have concluded through mathematical modelling that zombies would beat humans in combat.

Natural and organic skincare has many benefits over using chemical based products. All natural skincare products are better for the body.

Treatments like Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Botox are being attempted at home, often with disastrous results.

Herbal medicines are popular and generally considered safe. This article describes a herbal medicine Tinospora that boosts our immune systems and protects from H1N1.

Scabies is a highly contagious, severely itchy skin disease caused by infestation with an itch mite known as Sarcoptes scabei.

Overexposure to the sun can not only cause wrinkles, but numerous other problems. How wrinkles are formed and what can be done about them will be discussed.

If you're thinking about painting your house or apartment, you should be asking yourself this question: What am I doing to my world?

Diabetes has been linked to arsenic; bone cancer can be caused by high amounts of radium; and ingesting neurotoxins like fluoride, lead, and aluminum cause brain damage.

There are hundreds of poisonous plants growing in North America. But the good news is that most aren't lethal. There are some plants that you should really watch out for.

In North America nearly all gymnosperms display an evergreen tree body form and produce seeds within hard comes.

Australia is well known for its myriad of deadly and venomous spiders. The Funnel web spider elicits fear from a majority of the population and has caused fatalities

More foods can affect the health of an unborn baby than one might realize. Find out what foods to stay away from during pregnancy.

An in-depth look at the consumption of fugu, a Japanese fish containing a potent poison that is lethal to humans.

If you want to get the best sushi, it helps to know how to order at a sushi bar and what the basic Japanese sushi terms mean. Use these guidelines as your starting point.

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative, eliminated from most children's vaccines to prevent mercury toxicity, but not from multi-dose formulations of swine flu shots.

Saugeye are a hybrid produced by a male sauger and a female walleye. Usually infertile, these fish are popular with game fishermen and fishery managers despite some risk

Who is at risk from contaminants in drinking water? While the EPA sets limits for what is considered "safe" amounts of toxins in water, some people are more vulnerable.

Wasps and hornets are pests. However a wasp two inches long is downright dangerous. This article will describe this amazing insect along with its habitat.

As toxic chemical cleaners are traded for more natural substances, more people have re-discovered borax. The mineral crystals can endanger health and safety, however.