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02/03/2022
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By Divina Ramirez
Study reveals pectin can stop aluminum from accumulating in plants
A type of fiber called pectin can protect plants from soil aluminum, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, the study showed that pectin works as a barrier against aluminum. Pectin protects plants from soil aluminum Aluminum is the most abundant metal […]
05/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Americans are most worried about water pollution, survey reveals
Of the six environmental issues facing the United States today, a majority of Americans are most worried about those that impact water quality, according to an annual environmental survey. An American analytics and advisory company, Gallup’s survey found that 56 percent of Americans are very worried about pollutants in drinking water, while 53 percent worry about water […]
02/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Report: Toxic heavy metals found in some baby food
A congressional report found that some of the products made by large commercial baby food manufacturers in the United States contain heavy metals, such as arsenic and lead, that can endanger infant health. The report issued by the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy revealed that high levels of heavy metals were present in rice cereals, purees and juices […]
11/27/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Marine metal pollution weakens scallops, affecting their growth and survival
Heavy metals contaminating seabeds are causing king scallops to develop more brittle shells and increasing their risk of predation. This is according to a new study led by researchers from the University of York in the United Kingdom. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, it showed that king scallops collected in the coastal waters around the Isle […]
11/19/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Dead fish carry toxic mercury to deepest parts of the ocean, study reveals
A new study has shown that carcasses of fish that once lived in near-surface waters sinking to the deepest and remotest parts of the ocean carry toxic mercury, contaminating the creatures that dwell in these depths. Published Monday, Nov. 16. in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study provides evidence that mercury […]
09/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Chemicals found in tap water could be responsible for more than 100,000 cases of cancer
Diet, genetics and environmental factors all have a hand in determining one’s risk for cancer, one of the deadliest chronic diseases around the globe. But a recent report from an environmental advocacy group cautions that millions across the US could be facing a greater risk of cancer due to contaminated tap water. In a major breakthrough, […]
09/08/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Polluted bodies: Researchers find shocking levels of microplastics in CHILDREN
Scientists are still unsure about the health risks that microplastic ingestion poses to human health. But that’s starting to change thanks to recent studies. In a major breakthrough, researchers from the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) found that 97 percent of the blood and urine samples of some 2,500 children tested, aged […]
08/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Prolonged exposure to air pollution triggers inflammation, appearance of cancer-related genes
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can trigger inflammation and the appearance of cancer-related genes, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. In the report, a team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) looked at how toxic metals found in coarse particulate matter trigger molecular events that precede inflammation and […]
08/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Dolphins in the English Channel have high levels of mercury in their skin AND blubber: Chemicals have been poisoning dolphins for decades, warn scientists
Bottlenose dolphins might not be an endangered species, but these charming marine mammals do face certain threats, such as commercial fishing and habitat destruction. Nonetheless, scientists find that neither of these is as serious nor as pressing as another emerging threat: chemical poisoning. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the University of Liege (ULiege) in Belgium and […]
06/11/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Some gluten-free foods contain high levels of heavy metals, reveals study: How can you avoid these toxins?
Gluten-free foods like nuts, seeds, grains and starches are beneficial for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten intolerance. However, a recent review showed that regular consumption of gluten-free products as part of a gluten-free diet led to higher concentrations of toxic metals like arsenic in the blood and urine. Published in […]
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