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09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Papaya reduces cadmium-induced brain damage

A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants recently concluded that papayas may be a delicious and natural way to prevent brain damage caused by cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin. In point of fact, this specific heavy metal is notorious for intensifying oxidative damage in the nervous system, thereby […]

12/25/2017 / By Zoey Sky

We know air pollution contributes to disease; now a new study finds air toxicity also causes psychological stress

Studies have shown that air pollution can negatively impact our respiratory health, and researchers from the University of Washington (UW) have recently discovered another adverse side effect of air pollution. Toxic air seems to affect mental health, especially if there is a high level of particulates in the air. Anjum Hajat, an assistant professor of epidemiology in the […]

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