Cyclists’ High-Visibility Gear May Increase the Risk. According to The Times, cycling enthusiasts may need to reconsider their use of safety gear. Recently, scientists noted that although helmets do offer a great deal of protection against traumatic brain injuries, the use of high-visibility clothing may actually increase a cyclist’s … [Read more...]
Cyclists’ High-Visibility Gear May Increase the Risk of Injury, Data Shows
249 Percent Increase in Legionnaires Disease Bacteria
People Infected With Legionnaires Disease, A form of Pneumonia. Investigators with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say there has been a 249 percent increase in the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease between 2000 and 2011. The public health investigators also found that at least one in every 10 people … [Read more...]
New Study Shows Mobile Devices Could Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Mobile Devices Can Cause Cancer, Says Study. According to a new study, devices like tablets, smartphones and laptops can reflect ultraviolet light from the sun and may indirectly increase the user's exposure to the cancer-causing wavelengths. "These devices are generally used for communication or entertainment, so it can be easy … [Read more...]
Organic Food Recalls on the Rise, Report Says
Stericycle, a company that handles recalls for businesses, reports a sharp increase in the number of recalls of organic food products. Organic food products accounted for 7 percent of all food units recalled so far this year, compared with 2 percent of those recalled last year, according to data from the Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...]
Study Findings Indicate Common Pesticide May Increase ADHD Risk
Pesticides ADHD Risk. A study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) reports that exposure to the common household pesticide deltamethrin may increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. In the study, mice exposed to deltamethrin in … [Read more...]
Even without Nicotine, E-Cigarettes can Increase Risk of Lung Infections
E-Cigarettes Increase The Risk of Lung Infections Even Without Nicotine. A new study suggests that electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, can increase the risk of viral lung infections even without nicotine. The study, which was published in PLOS One, was led by Dr. Qun Wu, a lung disease researcher at National Jewish Health in … [Read more...]
Lupus, RA Risk May Increase With Insecticide Exposure
Insecticide Exposure In Homes. New research has found that insecticides used in homes and gardens could raise the risk of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the women who use such products. According to an report on WebMD.com, the results of the study provide support for the idea that environmental factors may play some role in … [Read more...]
