Podcasts about Environmental Health Perspectives

The cacophony of New York City is legendary. Sirens, construction, the endless thrum of traffic – it's a soundscape that defines urban life. But for some residents, this constant barrage isn't just an annoyance; it's a source of profound suffering, potentially amounting to a form of sonic intrusion that has serious health consequences. The question arises: does the city, in its toleration of this extreme noise, owe its citizens a debt – a debt measured in lost health, diminished quality of life, and the very real psychological harm that noise pollution can inflict? The Science of Sound and Suffering The impact of noise on human health is well-documented. Peer-reviewed scientific journals have published numerous studies detailing the physiological and psychological effects of excessive sound. Cardiovascular Health: The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published research linking long-term exposure to traffic noise with an increased risk of hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke. The body's stress response, triggered by noise, can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to the cardiovascular system. Sleep Disruption: The journal Sleep has featured studies demonstrating that noise interferes with sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fragmented sleep, and reduced sleep quality. This, in turn, can contribute to a range of health problems, including impaired cognitive function, mood disorders, and weakened immune systems. Mental Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized noise pollution as a significant environmental stressor. Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives has shown a correlation between noise exposure and increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The constant bombardment of unwanted sound can overwhelm the brain's processing capacity, leading to feelings of helplessness, irritability, and emotional distress. Cognitive Function: Studies have also shown that noise can impair cognitive function, affecting concentration, memory, and learning. This is particularly concerning for children, whose developing brains are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of noise. Sonic and Musical "Torture": A Disturbing Precedent The idea that sound can be used as a tool of psychological manipulation or "torture" is not new. History, and indeed contemporary practice, offers disturbing examples. Military Applications: The use of loud noise and music as a form of psychological operation (psyops) has been documented in various contexts. Reports and articles discuss the use of repetitive, loud music played for extended periods, aimed at disrupting sleep, disorienting individuals, and breaking down resistance. While specific, detailed, and fully corroborated information on classified military operations is difficult to obtain, reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, along with academic studies of conflict zones, have discussed the use of sensory overload, including sound, as a tactic. The concept is that prolonged exposure to such stimuli can create a state of extreme stress and psychological distress, potentially leading to long-term psychological consequences. The U.S. Army Field Manual on Psychological Operations (FM 3-05.40) and similar documents from other nations, while not always explicitly detailing specific sonic methods, discuss the use of various stimuli to influence target audiences. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project ™] The Complex Collective © Copyright The Festival Project ™ | All Rights Reserved | The Complex Collective ©

The cacophony of New York City is legendary. Sirens, construction, the endless thrum of traffic – it's a soundscape that defines urban life. But for some residents, this constant barrage isn't just an annoyance; it's a source of profound suffering, potentially amounting to a form of sonic intrusion that has serious health consequences. The question arises: does the city, in its toleration of this extreme noise, owe its citizens a debt – a debt measured in lost health, diminished quality of life, and the very real psychological harm that noise pollution can inflict? The Science of Sound and Suffering The impact of noise on human health is well-documented. Peer-reviewed scientific journals have published numerous studies detailing the physiological and psychological effects of excessive sound. Cardiovascular Health: The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published research linking long-term exposure to traffic noise with an increased risk of hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke. The body's stress response, triggered by noise, can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to the cardiovascular system. Sleep Disruption: The journal Sleep has featured studies demonstrating that noise interferes with sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fragmented sleep, and reduced sleep quality. This, in turn, can contribute to a range of health problems, including impaired cognitive function, mood disorders, and weakened immune systems. Mental Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized noise pollution as a significant environmental stressor. Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives has shown a correlation between noise exposure and increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The constant bombardment of unwanted sound can overwhelm the brain's processing capacity, leading to feelings of helplessness, irritability, and emotional distress. Cognitive Function: Studies have also shown that noise can impair cognitive function, affecting concentration, memory, and learning. This is particularly concerning for children, whose developing brains are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of noise. Sonic and Musical "Torture": A Disturbing Precedent The idea that sound can be used as a tool of psychological manipulation or "torture" is not new. History, and indeed contemporary practice, offers disturbing examples. Military Applications: The use of loud noise and music as a form of psychological operation (psyops) has been documented in various contexts. Reports and articles discuss the use of repetitive, loud music played for extended periods, aimed at disrupting sleep, disorienting individuals, and breaking down resistance. While specific, detailed, and fully corroborated information on classified military operations is difficult to obtain, reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, along with academic studies of conflict zones, have discussed the use of sensory overload, including sound, as a tactic. The concept is that prolonged exposure to such stimuli can create a state of extreme stress and psychological distress, potentially leading to long-term psychological consequences. The U.S. Army Field Manual on Psychological Operations (FM 3-05.40) and similar documents from other nations, while not always explicitly detailing specific sonic methods, discuss the use of various stimuli to influence target audiences. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project ™] The Complex Collective © Copyright The Festival Project ™ | All Rights Reserved | The Complex Collective ©

The cacophony of New York City is legendary. Sirens, construction, the endless thrum of traffic – it's a soundscape that defines urban life. But for some residents, this constant barrage isn't just an annoyance; it's a source of profound suffering, potentially amounting to a form of sonic intrusion that has serious health consequences. The question arises: does the city, in its toleration of this extreme noise, owe its citizens a debt – a debt measured in lost health, diminished quality of life, and the very real psychological harm that noise pollution can inflict? The Science of Sound and Suffering The impact of noise on human health is well-documented. Peer-reviewed scientific journals have published numerous studies detailing the physiological and psychological effects of excessive sound. Cardiovascular Health: The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published research linking long-term exposure to traffic noise with an increased risk of hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke. The body's stress response, triggered by noise, can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to the cardiovascular system. Sleep Disruption: The journal Sleep has featured studies demonstrating that noise interferes with sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fragmented sleep, and reduced sleep quality. This, in turn, can contribute to a range of health problems, including impaired cognitive function, mood disorders, and weakened immune systems. Mental Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized noise pollution as a significant environmental stressor. Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives has shown a correlation between noise exposure and increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The constant bombardment of unwanted sound can overwhelm the brain's processing capacity, leading to feelings of helplessness, irritability, and emotional distress. Cognitive Function: Studies have also shown that noise can impair cognitive function, affecting concentration, memory, and learning. This is particularly concerning for children, whose developing brains are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of noise. Sonic and Musical "Torture": A Disturbing Precedent The idea that sound can be used as a tool of psychological manipulation or "torture" is not new. History, and indeed contemporary practice, offers disturbing examples. Military Applications: The use of loud noise and music as a form of psychological operation (psyops) has been documented in various contexts. Reports and articles discuss the use of repetitive, loud music played for extended periods, aimed at disrupting sleep, disorienting individuals, and breaking down resistance. While specific, detailed, and fully corroborated information on classified military operations is difficult to obtain, reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, along with academic studies of conflict zones, have discussed the use of sensory overload, including sound, as a tactic. The concept is that prolonged exposure to such stimuli can create a state of extreme stress and psychological distress, potentially leading to long-term psychological consequences. The U.S. Army Field Manual on Psychological Operations (FM 3-05.40) and similar documents from other nations, while not always explicitly detailing specific sonic methods, discuss the use of various stimuli to influence target audiences. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project ™] The Complex Collective © Copyright The Festival Project ™ | All Rights Reserved | The Complex Collective ©

Could the very thing we've been told protects our teeth be harming our children's brains?

Introduction: The Problem We Can't Ignore We live in a world where the food we eat is supposed to nourish us, but what if it's actually making us sick? Pesticides, soil degradation, and nutrient-depleted crops are all part of our modern food system, contributing to rising cases of neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and immune dysfunction. The research is clear: exposure to certain pesticides has been linked to cognitive decline, Parkinson's disease, and an increased cancer risk. At the same time, the way we farm today is stripping our food of the vital nutrients our ancestors took for granted. So, the question isn't just about avoiding chemicals—it's about finding food that truly fuels life. The solution? Organic, regenerative, and locally grown produce. Let's break down the science and give you real reasons why it's never been more important to care about where your food comes from.     The Science Behind Pesticides and Health Risks  The Hidden Dangers of Conventional Farming Pesticide residues in conventional food contribute to long-term health risks, including cognitive decline and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. According to Holzman (2012) in Organic Food Conclusions Don't Tell the Whole Story, "Pesticide dietary risk is a function of many factors, including the number of residues, their levels, and pesticide toxicity." (Holzman, 2012).  Organophosphate pesticides, commonly used in industrial agriculture, have been directly linked to Parkinson's disease. As Mie et al. (2017) state in Human Health Implications of Organic Food and Organic Agriculture, "Epidemiological studies have reported adverse effects of certain pesticides on children's cognitive development at current levels of exposure." (Mie et al., 2017).  Pregnant women consuming conventional produce showed higher levels of pyrethroid insecticides in their bodies compared to those eating organic. Curl et al. (2019) in Effect of a 24-week Randomized Trial of an Organic Produce Intervention found that "3-Phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA, a biomarker for pyrethroids) concentrations were significantly higher in conventional produce consumers compared to organic consumers." (Curl et al., 2019).      The Cancer Connection The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified several pesticides used in conventional farming—such as glyphosate and malathion—as likely carcinogens. Hemler et al. (2018) in Organic Foods for Cancer Prevention—Worth the Investment? found that "Participants with the highest frequency of organic food consumption had a 25% lower risk of being diagnosed with cancer during follow-up compared with those with the lowest frequency." (Hemler et al., 2018).     The Nutrient Density Solution: More Than Just Pesticide-Free  Higher Nutrients in Organic & Regenerative Foods  Organic fruits and vegetables contain higher levels of vitamin C, essential minerals like magnesium and iron, and more powerful antioxidants. Maloney (2014) in Comparative Study on Nutritional Quality and Detection of Pesticide Residues states, "Organic foods are better in taste, appearance, firmness, and nutrient content when compared to conventional foods." (Maloney, 2014). Organically grown produce has 20-40% higher levels of antioxidants than conventionally grown produce, which help protect against inflammation and chronic diseases. According to Mie et al. (2017), "Differences in the composition between organic and conventional crops include a modestly higher content of phenolic compounds in organic fruit and vegetables." (Mie et al., 2017).     The Simple Steps to Better Food Go Organic Whenever Possible – Reduce your pesticide exposure and increase the nutrient density of your food.  Support Local & Regenerative Farms – Look for farmers using soil-restoring practices that make food healthier.  Grow Your Own – Even a small backyard garden or balcony pot can produce pesticide-free, nutrient-rich food.  Buy Seasonal Produce – Seasonal food is fresher, richer in nutrients, and often grown closer to home. Prioritize the Dirty Dozen – If you can't go 100% organic, at least choose organic versions of the most pesticide-laden produce, like strawberries, spinach, and apples.     Conclusion: Take Back Control of Your Health  Our food choices today impact our health for decades to come. Science shows that organic, regenerative, and locally grown food isn't just a trendy choice—it's a necessity. From reducing pesticides to boosting essential nutrients, switching to better food sources is one of the most powerful steps you can take to live a longer, healthier life.  So, are you ready to make the change?     Bibliography: Holzman, D. (2012). Organic Food Conclusions Don't Tell the Whole Story. Environmental Health Perspectives.  Curl, C., et al. (2019). Effect of a 24-week Randomized Trial of an Organic Produce Intervention. Environment International.  3. Mie, A., et al. (2017). Human Health Implications of Organic Food and Organic Agriculture. Environmental Health.      What You'll Learn in This Episode: (00:00:00) Introduction – Why this episode could change the way you eat forever. (00:03:07) Does Buying Organic Really Matter? – The truth about pesticides and chemicals in food. (00:05:08) The Rise of Ultra-Processed & Chemical-Laden Foods – What's actually making us sick? (00:07:00) How Conventional Farming Stripped Our Food of Nutrients – The hidden crisis in modern agriculture. (00:09:18) The Pesticide Problem – How chemicals in food are linked to neurological disorders, metabolic disease, and immune dysfunction. (00:12:10) The Research on Pesticides & Disease – Shocking studies on cognitive decline, Parkinson's, and cancer risk. (00:14:30) Why Organic & Regenerative Farming Is the Future – It's about more than just avoiding chemicals. (00:17:50) Nutrient Density vs. Food Volume – Why eating more food doesn't mean you're getting enough nutrition. (00:20:21) Final Thoughts & How to Make the Shift Today – Small changes that make a big difference.     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Fatal Conveniences Book: Everything you think is safe—your food, home, and daily habits—could be slowly killing you. Fatal Conveniences exposes the hidden dangers in everyday life and shows you how to reclaim your health. Pick up a copy by visiting the link for Fatal Conveniences.     Find More From Darin: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "The food system is broken, but you don't have to be a victim of it. Choosing organic, nutrient-rich, and regenerative food is the best investment in your long-term health."

What is the difference between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory? Where did each way of thinking come from, how do they differ in terms of key principles, and how do they impact treatment of disease? Tune in to hear us compare and contrast and give our two cents on what each one has gotten right or wrong.    In this episode, we unpack the historical origins of both Germ Theory and Terrain Theory. We discuss how each one has impacted medicine, from hygiene and sanitation to pharmaceutical intervention and beyond. Plus we discuss key aspects of how you can best support your body's individual terrain and immune system and share our Strep Throat Protocol.    Also in this episode:  Free Detox Class 1/8/25 Sign Up Here Free Keto Masterclass 1/15/25 Sign Up Here Save the Date, next LIVE Keto Reset starts 1/29 Buy 3 Get 1 Free Tea with code FREETEA What is Germ Theory? Historical Origins Shortcomings What is Terrain Theory? Nutrient Deficiency Vitamin D Balanced Blend Bio-C Plus Cellular Antiox Sugar Consumption Naturally Nourished Episode 262 The Keto-Immune Connection Gut Microbiome Beat the Bloat Cleanse Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic GI Immune Builder Stress Stress Manager Bundle Relax and Regulate Sleep Support Detox 10 Day Detox Branch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD on a starter kit Air Quality Air Doctor use code ALIMILLERRD Strep Throat Protocol References Wang, T., et al. (2014). The role of vitamin D in immunity and inflammation. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 25(5), 499–505. Martineau, A. R., et al. (2017). Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: Systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 17(8), 810–818. Johnson, R. J., et al. (2014). Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and reduced immune function: An examination of leukocyte function and inflammation. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 100(4), 1141-1146. Cranford, R. R., et al. (2002). The effects of dietary sugar on neutrophil function. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75(4), 781-785. Adkins, Y., et al. (2006). Acute intake of sugar-sweetened beverages decreases immune function. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 91(2), 615–618. Shin, N. R., et al. (2015). The gut microbiota and its implications for health and disease. Frontiers in Immunology, 6, 121. Belkaid, Y., & Hand, T. (2014). Role of the microbiota in immunity and inflammation. Nature Reviews Immunology, 16(6), 390–400. Segerstrom, S. C., & Miller, G. E. (2004). Psychological stress and the human immune system: A meta-analytic study of 30 years of research. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 30(10), 1023–1039. Black, P. H., & Garbutt, L. D. (2002). Stress, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 16(3), 331–338. Bryant, P. A., et al. (2004). Sleep and immune function. Journal of Immunology, 173(4), 2149–2156. Prather, A. A., et al. (2015). Sleep and C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep, 38(6), 827–835. Source: Saito, H., et al. (2014). Liver detoxification and its importance for health. Hepatology International, 8(1), 15–20. Brook, R. D., et al. (2010). Particulate matter air pollution and cardiovascular disease: An update to the scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(8), 1150–1156. Nieman, D. C. (2013). Exercise immunology: An introduction. Exercise Immunology Review, 19, 8–20. Sponsors for this episode:  According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That's why you've got to check out AquaTru. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. It removes 15x more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters and are specifically designed to combat chemicals like PFAS in your water supply. Naturally Nourished Podcast listeners can use code ALIMILLERRD at AquaTru.com to save 20% off. 

Chris Weld worked for years in emergency rooms, then ditched that career and bought an old farm in Massachusetts. He set up a distillery and started making prize-winning spirits. When cannabis was legalized, he jumped into that too — and the first few years were lucrative. But now? It turns out that growing, processing, and selling weed is more complicated than it looks. He gave us the grand tour.  (Part three of a four-part series.) SOURCES:Chris Bennett, operations manager at Berkshire Mountain Distillers.Luca Boldrini, head of cultivation at The Pass.Yasmin Hurd, director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai.Chris Weld, founder and owner of Berkshire Mountain Distillers. RESOURCES:"As America's Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms," by Megan Twohey, Danielle Ivory, and Carson Kessler (The New York Times, 2024)."Evaluation of Dispensaries' Cannabis Flowers for Accuracy of Labeling of Cannabinoids Content," by Mona M. Geweda, Chandrani G. Majumdar, Mahmoud A. ElSohly, et al. (Journal of Cannabis Research, 2024)."The Complicated, Risky — but Potentially Lucrative — Business of Selling Cannabis," by James R. Hagerty (The Wall Street Journal, 2023)."Marijuana Content Labels Can't Be Trusted," by Shira Schoenberg (CommonWealth Beacon, 2022)."Growing Cannabis Indoors Produces a Lot of Greenhouse Gases — Just How Much Depends on Where It's Grown," by Jason Quinn and Hailey Summers (The Conversation, 2021)."Blood and Urinary Metal Levels Among Exclusive Marijuana Users in NHANES (2005-2018)," by Katlyn E. McGraw, Anne E, Nigra, Tiffany R. Sanchez, et al. (Environmental Health Perspectives, 2018)."The Carbon Footprint of Indoor Cannabis Production," by Evan Mills (Energy Policy, 2012). EXTRAS:"Cannabis Is Booming, So Why Isn't Anyone Getting Rich?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Is America Switching From Booze to Weed?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024).

Estudo publicado no Environmental Health Perspectives revela que fenois e parabenos em produtos de cuidado pessoal, incluindo maquilhagem e protectores solares, afectam grávidas.

The COVID vaccine has sparked significant controversy, with ongoing research revealing surprising data about its effects on the human body. What does the latest medical research say about the safety and efficacy of a once-mandatory vaccine? Join us as we delve into this crucial topic with Mark Nathaniel Mead, an expert in biology and public health awareness… Mark is a trained epidemiologist, public health research scientist, and science editor passionate about uncovering the truth. He has served on the editorial board for Integrative Cancer Therapies since 2002 and has over 40 scientific papers listed on PubMed – including articles published in Environmental Health Perspectives, the International Journal of Cancer, and more.  In this discussion, we cover:  How the language surrounding COVID spurred Mark's scientific suspicions.  The adverse reactions associated with the COVID vaccine. How the media used the public health crisis to rationalize the authorization of the vaccine.  Want to learn more about Mark and his research? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

In this episode, we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and its effects with Mark Nathaniel Mead, an epidemiologist, public health research scientist, and science editor. Trained in nutritional epidemiology, Mark shares his expertise with the medical and scientific communities through editing and writing, research synthesis and interpretation, public speaking, and more… Since 2002, Mark has served on the editorial board for Integrative Cancer Therapies. He also has over 40 scientific papers on PubMed, with articles published in Environmental Health Perspectives, International Journal of Cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, The Breast Journal, Integrative Cancer Therapies, and Cancer Treatment Reviews. Join the conversation to find out:  Why there is so much misinformation and disinformation surrounding the COVID narrative.  Why the COVID vaccine shouldn't actually be classified as a vaccine.  How the vaccine negatively affects the human body. Why the rapid authorization process was allowed for the COVID vaccine.  Want to learn more about Mark and his research? Click here to dive in Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Per approfondire:Scientific opinion EFSAToxicological evaluation of thermal degradation products of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): a review” Hiroshi Nakayama, et al., Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 2019Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and their relevance to humans”  David Q. Andrews, Olga V. Naidenko, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 2020“Health effects of exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)” Philippe Grandjean, Richard Clapp, Environmental Health Perspectives, 2020FIAC

What if I told you that a single biochemical process could be the key to unlocking your body's full potential? In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the world of methylation - a crucial process affecting over 40% of Americans. Dr. Axe breaks down this complex topic, revealing how it impacts everything from your mood to your ability to detoxify. Tune in to discover: The 'sticky note' analogy that makes understanding methylation a breeze Why poor methylation could be behind your unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or mood swings The shocking connection between methylation and your risk of heart disease and autoimmune disorders Nature's top methylation boosters - including one surprising food that outperforms all others How your gut health might be the secret key to optimizing your methylation pathway The MTHFR gene variant: what it means and why you should care Simple, actionable steps to support your body's methylation process starting today Whether you're a health enthusiast or struggling with unexplained symptoms, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Axe delivers complex information in an easy-to-understand format, equipping you with the knowledge to take control of your health. By the end of this show, you'll have a clear understanding of methylation and a practical toolkit to optimize this vital process in your body. Don't miss out on this game-changing information - your cells will thank you! Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok ------  Links:  Ferira, L. (2021). "The Role of Methylation in Human Health." Journal of Nutrition. Rountree, R. (2020). "Environmental Impacts on Methylation." Environmental Health Perspectives. Masterjohn, C. (2022). "Riboflavin and Its Importance for Methylation." Nutritional Biochemistry. CDC (2023). "Antibiotic Resistance and Usage Statistics." WHO (2022). "COVID-19 and Antibiotic Usage." Smith, A. D., & Refsum, H. (2016). "Homocysteine, B Vitamins, and Cognitive Impairment." Annual Review of Nutrition. Watanabe, F., & Yabuta, Y. (2013). "Vitamin B12 Sources and Bioavailability." Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Bailey, L. B., & Gregory, J. F. (2011). "Folate and Other Methyl Donors: Effects on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease." Current Opinion in Lipidology. Pinna, K. L. (2018). "Probiotics and Gut Health: Mechanisms and Applications." Frontiers in Microbiology. Ulta Labs. (2023). "MTHFR Gene Variation Testing and Homocysteine Testing."

Vaping. E-cigarettes. Heat sticks. They're super popular (especially among young people)- an estimated 22 MILLION e-cigarettes are sold in the US every MONTH. As we have (thankfully) seen traditional combustible tobacco cigarette smoking decline over the past couple decades, the flip side is an astronomical increase in vaping. Many e-cigarette brands market themselves as a safer, healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, calling their vape products "ENDS" or "electronic nicotine delivery systems". Is this reality? Is vaping less harmful to you than smoking? Your Doctor Friends want to clear the air, make the conversation about vaping a little less foggy. Today we will answer questions like: How does vaping affect our health directly? What does the research show about the risks of vaping with respect to cardiovascular problems, cancer, or lung disease? What the heck is "popcorn lung"? What about VAPI (vaping associated pulmonary injury)? What does nicotine alone do to our bodies? How much nicotine is in a vape? A cigarette? What's actually in vape aerosol/mist? How is it different than cigarette smoke? Is it bad for me? Is vaping instead of smoking actually good "harm reduction"? How are e-cigarettes marketed specifically to kids and young adults? Why? What should we do about it? Let's all inform ourselves about the issues surrounding vaping/e-cigarettes, so we can all breathe easier! Resources for today's episode include: A 2022 Tobacco Use Insights journal review of literature on e-cigarette harm vs harm reduction. A March 11, 2024 study and discussion in Pediatrics journal about disposable e-cigarettes, use patterns in youth, and how to counteract the tobacco industry's "reduced-harm" marketing tropes. An August 2023 JAMA article about youth flavored e-cigarette use before and after partial flavoring bans. A Guardian article about the amount of nicotine in vapes vs cigarettes. A 2023 article in Advances in Respiratory Medicine outlining the data on vaping and cancer risk. Results from the 2023 FDA Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey. A 2016 study in Environmental Health Perspectives about acrolein, diacetyl, and other chemicals found in flavored e-cigarettes. A 2019 Cureus article about vitamin E acetate as plausible cause of acute vaping-related lung illness. A 1/24/24 CNN article about the lack of progress on the US menthol cigarette ban. Wikipedia article on "bronchiolitis obliterans". A December 2023 WHO news release about the urgent need to protect children and prevent uptake of e-cigarettes. A 2023 Cureus meta-analysis on risks of vaping on cardiovascular disease. An October 2023 Pediatrics journal article outlining vaping cessation methods used by US adolescent e-cigarette users. Thanks for tuning in, folks! Please sign up for our "PULSE CHECK" monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website page, and we PROMISE we will not spam you! We just want to send you cool articles, videos and thoughts :) For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!   Find us at: Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com  Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com  Connect with us: @your_doctor_friends (IG) Send/DM us a voice memo/question and we might play it on the show! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 (YouTube) @JeremyAllandMD (IG, FB, Twitter) @JuliaBrueneMD (IG) @HealthPodNet (IG)

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In this 182nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the herbicide atrazine, its effects on reproductive development in amphibians, its persistence in the environment, its safety testing, and its valorization by the New York Times and the CDC. We also discuss male nipples—why do they exist?—and the CDC's ongoing capitulation to stupid with its glossary entry on chestfeeding. ***** Our sponsors: PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including 100% grass fed, organic, naturally fermented beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order. MDHearing: Use promo code DARKHORSE to receive a significant discount off your order of already inexpensive, high-quality hearing aids, plus receive a free extra charging case. https://www.mdhearingaid.com UnCruise: Get $500 off any adventure cruise on a small ship into destinations including Galapagos, Panama, Alaska, and the San Juan Islands: https://uncruise.com/pages/darkhorse/ ***** Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://a.co/d/dunx3at Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org Heather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Locals: https://darkhorse.locals.com/support Find more from us on Bret's website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather's website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, @HeatherEHeying), and consider helping us out by contributing to either of our Patreons or Bret's Paypal. Looking for clips from #DarkHorseLivestreams? Check out our other channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWCKUrmvK5F_ynBY_CMlIA Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. ***** Q&A Link:  Mentioned in this episode: EPA on atrazine: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/atrazine Hayes et al., 2002. Hermaphroditic, demasculinized frogs after exposure to the herbicide atrazine at low ecologically relevant doses. PNAS 99(8): 5476– 5480: https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.082121499 Reeder et al 1998. Forms and prevalence of intersexuality and effects of environmental contaminants on sexuality in cricket frogs (Acris crepitans). Environmental Health Perspectives, 106(5): 261– 266: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/pdf/10.1289/ehp.98106261 Jablonowski et al 2011. Still present after all these years: persistence plus potential toxicity raise questions about the use of atrazine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 18: 328-331: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-010-0431-y NYT: 5 Noteworthy Falsehoods Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Promoted: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/us/politics/rfk-conspiracy-theories-fact-check.html Gammon et al 2005. A risk assessment of atrazine use in California: human health and ecological aspects. Pest Management Science: formerly Pesticide Science, 61(4): 331-355: https://onlineliSupport the show

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Carl Seger, to discuss one of the most controversial topics in the food industry: glyphosate.   Glyphosate is the active ingredient in many weed killers and is also used as a pesticide in agriculture. It has become a hot-button issue in recent years due to concerns about its potential impact on human health.   In this episode, Dr. Stone and Dr. Seger dive into the potential health implications of glyphosate exposure and the conflicting research surrounding its safety. They'll explain what glyphosate is, where it is commonly found, and practical tips on how to avoid glyphosate exposure.   Episode References: International Agency for Research on Cancer. (2015). IARC Monographs Volume 112: evaluation of five organophosphate insecticides and herbicides. https://www.iarc.who.int/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MonographVolume112-1.pdf US Environmental Protection Agency. (2020). Glyphosate. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate European Food Safety Authority. (2015). Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment for the active substance glyphosate. https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4302 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. (2021). Glyphosate. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/glyphosate/index.cfm US Environmental Protection Agency. (2020). Glyphosate. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. (2021). Glyphosate. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/glyphosate/index.cfm US Food and Drug Administration. (2021). Questions and Answers on Glyphosate. https://www.fda.gov/food/pesticides/questions-and-answers-glyphosate Parvez S, Gerona RR, Proctor C, et al. Glyphosate exposure in pregnancy and shortened gestational length: a prospective Indiana birth cohort study. Environmental Health. 2018;17(1):23. Shelton JF, Geraghty EM, Tancredi DJ, et al. Neurodevelopmental disorders and prenatal residential proximity to agricultural pesticides: the CHARGE study. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2014;122(10):1103-1109. US Environmental Protection Agency. Glyphosate Issue Paper: Evaluation of Carcinogenic Potential. 2016. Available at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/glyphosate_issue_paper_evaluation_of_carcinogenic_potential.pdf de Cock M, Maas YG, van de Bor M. Does perinatal exposure to endocrine disruptors induce autism spectrum and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders? Review. Acta Paediatrica. 2012;101(8):811-818. Parvez S, Gerona RR, Proctor C, et al. Glyphosate exposure in pregnancy and shortened gestational length: a prospective Indiana birth cohort study. Environmental Health. 2018;17(1):23. Shelton JF, Geraghty EM, Tancredi DJ, et al. Neurodevelopmental disorders and prenatal residential proximity to agricultural pesticides: the CHARGE study. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2014;122(10):1103-1109. US Environmental Protection Agency. Glyphosate Issue Paper: Evaluation of Carcinogenic Potential. 2016. Available at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/glyphosate_issue_paper_evaluation_of_carcinogenic_potential.pdf Cao, C., Wang, X., & Li, J. (2018). Glyphosate residues in breakfast food: a potential health risk to children. Environmental Pollution, 233, 446-454. Li, Z., Li, Q., Du, J., & Zhang, L. (2019). Glyphosate residues and glyphosate-resistant crop interactions with soils and microbes. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(21), 21799-21808. US Environmental Protection Agency. (2020). Glyphosate. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate US Food and Drug Administration. (2021). Questions and Answers on Glyphosate. https://www.fda.gov/food/pesticides/questions-and-answers-glyphosate

Estudo publicado no Environmental Health Perspectives identifica o metabolismo de lípidos e aminoácidos e as funções de troide como os principais alvos dos chamados quimicos eternos, ou Pfas

video: https://app.air.inc/a/cW1vAB3wp?ts=0 The Dark Truth of America's Federation Of State Medical Boards (start @ 3:44) Black gold? Rhizome extract said to have anti-ageing and anti-diabetic effects Oryza Chemical (Thailand), Black ginger extract could have important implications for healthy ageing and diabetes, as well as athletic performance. Presented in Bangkok by Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical's Masami Kawaziri, the herbaceous plant is also called black turmeric in Japan, and krachai dum in its country of origin, Thailand. The plant's extract has been used in Thailand for many years as a traditional medicine to boost energy and relieve gastrointestinal problems, and more recently, researchers in Asia have been looking into its benefits for seniors, diabetics and sportspersons. Energising results Its polymethoxyflavones are said to enhance energy production, thereby improving glucose, fat and lipid metabolism. This can either prevent metabolic syndrome, or aid in treating diabetes. The boost in energy production also helps to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Kawaziri shared the results of a 2016 study on the effects of black ginger extract intake on physical strength, skin condition, post-exercise fatigue, and general fatigue. Subjects who had been given the extract reported an increase in strength, and being less fatigued overall and after exercise. Brains and brawn Kawaziri said this was important for the elderly as well, since the extract is believed to minimise muscle loss. He added that the extract could play a part in “preventing poor blood circulation” and lowering blood pressure. Furthermore, he said the extract could help to enhance and maintain cognitive function, delaying or perhaps even preventing diseases like Alzheimer's. Higher levels of fluoride in pregnant woman linked to lower intelligence in their children University of Toronto Fluoride in the urine of pregnant women shows a correlation with lower measures of intelligence in their children, according to University of Toronto researchers who conducted the first study of its kind and size to examine fluoride exposure and multiple states of neurodevelopment. “Our study shows that the growing fetal nervous system may be adversely affected by higher levels of fluoride exposure,” said Dr. Howard Hu, the study's principal investigator and professor of environmental health, epidemiology and global health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. “It also suggests that the prenatal nervous system may be more sensitive to fluoride compared to that of school-aged children.” Tap water and dental products have been fluoridated in communities in Canada and the United States (as well as milk and table salt in some other countries) by varying amounts for more than 60 years to prevent cavities and improve bone health. In recent years, fierce debate over the safety of water fluoridation – particularly for children's developing brains – has fuelled researchers to explore the issue and provide evidence to inform national drinking water standards. There are some known side effects of fluoride. For example, dental defects like mild staining are common among those ingesting recommended levels of fluoride in the United States and Canada. Skeletal fluorosis – excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones – is much less common and only observed at levels of fluoride in the water that are more than five to 10 times higher than those recommended. “Relatively little is known, with confidence, about fluoride's impact on neurodevelopment,” said Hu, whose research team included experts from U of T, National Institute of Public Health of Mexico, University of Michigan, McGill University, Indiana University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Harvard School of Public Health. The study, “Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6-12 Years of Age in Mexico,” published today in Environmental Health Perspectives, analyzed data from 287 mother-child pairs in Mexico City that were part of the Early Life Exposures in Mexico to Environmental Toxicants (ELEMENT) project, which recruited pregnant women from 1994 to 2005 and has continued to follow the women and their children ever since. The research team analyzed urine samples that had been taken from mothers during pregnancy and from their children between six and 12 years of age to reconstruct personal measures of fluoride exposure for both mother and child. “This is significant because previous studies estimated exposures based on neighbourhood measurements of drinking water fluoride levels, which are indirect and much less precise measures of exposure. They also looked at children's exposures instead of prenatal exposures or had much smaller sample sizes of subjects to study,” said Dr. Hu. The researchers then analyzed how levels of fluoride in urine related to the children's verbal, perceptual-performance, quantitative, memory, and motor abilities at age four and once more between the ages of six and 12. Analyses were adjusted for other factors known to impact neurodevelopment, such as gestational age at birth, birthweight, birth order, sex, maternal marital status, smoking history, age at delivery, IQ, education, socioeconomic status and lead exposure. With regard to the study's implications for populations in North America, researchers found that urinary fluoride levels in pregnant women were somewhat higher than, but within the general range of, urinary fluoride levels seen in non-pregnant general populations in Canada and the United States. However, in Dr. Hu's opinion, the findings do not provide enough information to suggest there is no safe level of fluoride exposure. “The potential risks associated with fluoride should be further studied, particularly among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children, and more research on fluoride's impact on the developing brain is clearly needed.” Polyphenol blend may boost post-exercise recovery: RCT University of Murcia (Spain), and the University of Montpellier (France) Daily supplementation with a blend of extracts from mangosteen, elderberry, and pomegranate may delay muscle soreness and help manage post-exercise recovery, says a new study. Consumption of Fytexia's polyphenol-rich ingredient branded TensLess was associated with a 28% reduction in the perception of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), compared with a placebo group, according to results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Biomarkers of muscle damage were also reduced, in correlation with the decreases in DOMS, reported scientists from Fytexia (France), Catholic University of Murcia (Spain), and the University of Montpellier (France) in the journal Phytotherapy Research . “This prospective study highlights the beneficial, both acute and sub-chronic effects of the supplementation with TensLess, a polyphenol-rich extract-based food supplement, on adverse symptoms associated with DOMS, namely eccentric exercise-related markers of muscle impairment,” they wrote. Study details The researchers recruited 13 recreationally active athletes (men and women) to participate in their study. Participants were randomly assigned to consume placebo or 1.5 grams per day of TensLess, composed of polyphenol-rich extracts from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.), pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), and black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) combination for five days. All of the study participants performed an eccentric exercise protocol on day one of the study, and DOMS and biomarkers of muscle damage were monitored for four more days. This was then followed by a three-week “washout” period before they were crossed over to the other group for five more days. The results showed that TensLess supplementation provided a significant 33% decrease in DOMS perception as early as the first 24 hours following physical exercise, compared to placebo. In addition to this acute benefit, a 28% reduction in DOMS perception was reported compared to the placebo group for the full duration of the study. These effects were correlated with a lower levels of muscle damage-associated biomarkers, specifically creatine kinase, creatinine and myoglobin during the 4 days post-workout, added the researchers. Taken together, these positive results clearly indicate that post-exercise supplementation with TensLess may preserve myocytes and reduce soreness following eccentric exercise-induced damages, and, accordingly, significantly shorten muscle recovery. Study supports efficacy of hyaluronan for wrinkle reduction Toho University Ohashi Medical Center (Japan) Twelve weeks of supplementation with hyaluronan – also known as hyaluronic acid – may improve the “luster” of the skin and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from Japan. Data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 60 adults indicated that 120 milligrams per day of Kewpie's hyaluronan ingredients Hyabest (A) and Hyabest (S) LF-P also led to improvements in skin suppleness. “This study showed that the oral ingestion of the [molecular weight] 2 k or 300 k [hyaluronic acid] for 12 weeks suppresses wrinkles and improves the skin's luster and suppleness in people aged 59 years or less who were healthy Japanese men and women over 22 years old. From the above, [hyaluronic acid] consumption is expected to be used as a method to maintain healthy skin,” wrote researchers from Kewpie Corporation and the Toho University Ohashi Medical Center in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology . Kewpie Corp funded the study. HA and skin The skin contains about 50% of the body's hyaluronan (HA), a component present in every connective tissue. Degradation of HA and collagen is reported to be a cause of wrinkles, with many ingredient suppliers exploring the potential of supplementation to improve skin health from within. Scientists from Kewpie authored a review i published in the Nutrition Journal, which concluded: “The reduction of HA in the skin by intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as aging and ultraviolet radiation, smoking and air pollutants induce dryness in the skin. However, daily HA supplements can moisturize the skin because the metabolites of HA increases the skin moisture content by having an effect on the skin cells. Thus, consuming HA affects skin cell and improves dry skin physiologically. “This review shows that consuming HA moisturizes the skin and employing HA as a dietary supplement makes the skin healthy. We believe that countries worldwide will benefit from this review and consume HA to alleviate dry skin.” The new double-blinded, placebo-controlled study adds to this body of evidence and investigated the effects of the ingredient on wrinkles. The researchers recruited 60 Japanese men and women aged between 22 and 59 to participate in their study. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Placebo, or a HA formulation using one of two varieties, with a molecular weight of 2k or 300k (Hyabest (A) and Hyabest (S) LF-P, respectively). Both groups received a dosage of 120 mg per day. Three-dimensional analysis of their skin indicated that the HA groups showed a better level of the whole sulcus (grooves in the skin) to volume ratio, wrinkle area ratio, and wrinkle volume ratio, compared to placebo and baseline values. However, only the 300 k (Hyabest (S) LF-P) group showed significantly diminished wrinkles compared with the placebo group. Exercise can make cells healthier, promoting longer life, study finds University of Virginia Whether it's running, walking, cycling, swimming or rowing, it's been well-known since ancient times that doing some form of aerobic exercise is essential to good health and well-being. You can lose weight, sleep better, fight stress and high blood pressure, improve your mood, plus strengthen bones and muscles. “Whether muscle is healthy or not really determines whether the entire body is healthy or not,” said Zhen Yan of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. “And exercise capacity, mainly determined by muscle size and function, is the best predictor of mortality in the general population.” Yan and colleagues have completed a study in mice that, for the first time, shows that just one bout of moderate-to-intense exercise acts as a “stress test” on mitochondria in muscles. They discovered that this “stress test” induced by aerobic exercise triggers a process called mitophagy, where the muscle disposes of the damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria, making the muscle healthier. Yan compares exercise-induced mitophagy to a state vehicle inspection that removes damaged cars from the streets. “Aerobic exercise removes damaged mitochondria in skeletal muscle,” Yan said. “If you do it repeatedly, you keep removing the damaged ones. You have a better muscle with better mitochondrial quality. We clean up the clunkers, now the city, the cell, is full of healthy, functional cars.” How Exercise Removes Mitochondria ‘Clunkers' For this study, Yan and colleagues assessed the skeletal muscle of a mouse model where they had added a mitochondrial reporter gene called “pMitoTimer.” The mitochondria fluoresce green when they are healthy and turn red when damaged and broken down by the cell's waste-disposal system, the lysosomes. The mice ran on a small treadmill for 90 minutes and Yan's team observed mitochondrial stress (signs of “state inspection”) and some mitophagy (towing of the clunkers) at six hours after exercise. Yan explained that exercise in these mice also stimulated a kinase called AMPK, which in turn switched on another kinase, Ulk1. These chemical reactions appear to be important in control of the removal of dysfunctional mitochondria. “When its turned on, Ulk1 activates other components in the cell to execute the removal of dysfunctional mitochondria,” Yan said. “It's analogous to a 911 call where a tow truck removes the clunkers. However, we still do not know how these activities are coordinated.” LED lights safer, more effective in producing Vitamin D3 than sunlight Boston University Research published in Scientific Reports showsthat light from RayVio's 293nm ultraviolet (UV) LED is more efficient than sunlight at producing vitamin D3 in skin samples. Tyler Kalajian and his research team, led by Dr. Michael F. Holick, Ph.D., M.D., and supported by Boston University School of Medicine and a Boston University Ignition Award, found that skin samples exposed to RayVio's UV LED for just 0.52 minutes produced more than twice as much vitamin D3 as samples exposed to 32.5 minutes of sunlight. “We tested ultraviolet LEDs from different sources and at different wavelengths. LED showed the most significantpotential for vitamin D3 production in the shortest amount of time,” said Dr. Holick, a Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics atBoston University School of Medicine, and endocrinologist at BostonMedical Center. “This study will lead to a new generation of technologythat can be labeled as photopharmacology in which the use of LEDswith targeted wavelengths can cause specific biologic effects in humanskin to help treat and prevent chronic illnesses.” Vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteoporosis, rickets and other metabolic bone diseases and is more prevalent in northern and southern latitudes where sunlight is limited for a significant part of the year. This device for making vitamin D is ideally suited for patients with fat malabsorption syndromes including inflammatory bowel disease and gastric bypass surgery. The research shows that LEDs could be used for treating patients that are vitamin D deficient. A vitamin D3 producing UV LED device could be used on skin areas that experience less exposure to sunlight such as upper legs and arms and abdomen and back thus minimizing risk for developing non-melanoma skin cancer. The UV LED device also emits a much narrower band of UVB light and thereby decreasing likelihood of skin damage that can occur when the skin is exposed to higher wavelengths of UV radiation.

Videos: Dr. Ryan Cole: Covid Vaccine Side Effects Are Like A Nuclear Bomb New Rule: F*** tha Casting Police | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) Renters In America Are Running Out Of Options   Consuming green vegetables, supplements suppresses inflammatory bowel disease Sichuan University in China and from Cedars Sinai Medical Center, August 17, 2022 The dietary supplement chlorophyllin alleviates inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, according to researchers from the Center for Diabetes and Metabolism Research at Sichuan University in China and from Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In addition, chlorophyllin significantly reduces mortality related to IBD, weight loss, diarrhea and hidden blood in the stool, intestinal epithelial damage and infiltration of inflammatory cells. The findings are published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, and the study has been chosen as an APS select article for August. Current therapeutics for IBD include medications that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants) and surgery. However, long-term use of immunosuppressive treatments could result in severe adverse effects, including opportunistic infections and even organ failure. In this study, researchers found taking an oral chlorophyllin supplement—a compound derived from the green pigment found in plants—reduced colitis and abnormalities in the intestinal epithelia of mice. Also, consumption of green vegetables and chlorophyllin may be helpful for IBD recovery, in part through alleviation of inflammation and autolysosomal flux (a process that uses lysosome to degrade and remove toxic molecules and organelles). Green pigment found in these foods and supplements can initiate a feeding signaling to modulate autophagy in the cells, which suppresses IBD symptoms. (next) Coriander is a potent weapon against antibiotic resistant bacteria University of Beira Interior (Portugal) August 10, 2022 The problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria has been deemed a public health crisis, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that invasive MRSA – or methicillin-resistant S. aureus – infections affect 80,000 people globally a year, and claim over 11,000 lives. But, what the CDC will never tell you is how coriander can potentially save lives. Researchers in Portugal now say that that the oil from coriander – a common kitchen spice – is quite toxic to a wide range of harmful bacteria, leading to hopes that it may be enlisted in the fight against MRSA and other pathogens. The scientific research about coriander is promising Researchers at University of Beira Interior used flow cytometry to study the effects of coriander oil on 12 different disease-causing types of bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, B. cereus and MRSA. In the study, published in Journal of Medical Microbiology, the oil significantly inhibited bacterial growth – especially that of MRSA and E. coli. (next) Tumour blood supply stopped in its tracks by modified natural compound University of New South Wales (Australia), August 10, 2022 Researchers have discovered how the modified natural compound dextran-catechin disrupts formation of blood vessels that fuel growth in the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. Researchers have discovered how a modified natural compound disrupts angiogenesis, the formation of blood vessel networks, in neuroblastoma tumours, stopping them laying down the vital supply lines that fuel cancer growth and spread. Dextran catechin is a sugar based conjugated form of catechin commonly found in green tea, red wine, dark chocolate and apple peels. Lead author Dr Orazio Vittorio of Children's Cancer Institute found that the natural polyphenol catechin slows tumour growth in the laboratory but breaks down too quickly in the body to be effective. (next) Researchers discover how DDT exposure contributes to Alzheimer's disease risk Florida International University and Rutgers University, August 17, 2022 A new study led by researchers from Florida International University and Rutgers reveals a mechanism linking the pesticide DDT to Alzheimer's disease. Published in Environmental Health Perspectives, the study shows how the persistent environmental pollutant DDT causes increased amounts of toxic amyloid beta, which form the characteristic amyloid plaques found in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease. According to Jason Richardson, professor at FIU's Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work and corresponding author, the study further demonstrates that DDT is an environmental risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.”The vast majority of research on the disease has been on genetics—and genetics are very important—but the genes that actually cause the disease are very rare,” Richardson says. “Environmental risk factors like exposure to DDT are modifiable. So, if we understand how DDT affects the brain, then perhaps we could target those mechanisms and help the people who have been highly exposed.” The study focused on sodium channels, which the nervous system uses to communicate between brain cells (neurons), as the potential mechanism. DDT causes these channels to remain open, leading to increased firing of neurons and increased release of amyloid-beta peptides. In the study, researchers demonstrate that if neurons are treated with tetrodotoxin, a compound that blocks sodium channels in the brain, the increased production of the amyloid precursor protein and toxic amyloid-beta species is prevented. “This finding could potentially provide a roadmap to future therapies for people highly exposed to DDT,” Richardson says. (next) Study shows how food preservatives may disrupt human hormones and promote obesity Cedars-Sinai Medicine Institute, August 9, 2022 Can chemicals that are added to breakfast cereals and other everyday products make you obese? Growing evidence from animal experiments suggests the answer may be “yes.” But confirming these findings in humans has faced formidable obstacles – until now. A new study published in Nature Communications details how Cedars-Sinai investigators developed a novel platform and protocol for testing the effects of chemicals known as endocrine disruptors on humans. The three chemicals tested in this study are abundant in modern life. Butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) is an antioxidant commonly added to breakfast cereals and other foods to protect nutrients and keep fats from turning rancid; perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a polymer found in some cookware, carpeting and other products; and tributyltin (TBT) is a compound in paints that can make its way into water and accumulate in seafood. The investigators used hormone-producing tissues grown from human stem cells to demonstrate how chronic exposure to these chemicals can interfere with signals sent from the digestive system to the brain that let people know when they are “full” during meals. When this signaling system breaks down, people often may continue eating, causing them to gain weight. (next) Standing desks can improve well-being, reduce stress among office workers University of Leicester (UK), August 17 2022 Standing desks can improve workers' performance as well as cut their time sitting by an hour each day, according to new research. Study authors add that getting up from an office chair also boosts well-being and energy levels, while reducing stress. “High levels of sitting time are associated with several health related outcomes and premature mortality, with high levels of workplace sitting associated with low vigor and job performance and high levels of presenteeism.” Presenteeism is the practice of being present at one's place of work for more hours than is required, especially as a manifestation of insecurity about one's job. Sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, and cancer.

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ADHD is a rising diagnosis in our society. Tune in to learn more about the possible causes hidden at the root of ADHD, including heavy metals.Every day we are exposed to toxins from our environment. We may ingest lead and copper from drinking water, phosphate from processed food and soda, various synthetic chemicals from plastic food containers, and pesticides from fruits and vegetables. Both natural heavy metals and man-made chemicals disrupt hormones and brain development. The brain, especially the developing brain, is very vulnerable to contaminants because of its large size and its high concentration of fats which serve as a reservoir for toxicants to build up. This episode will explain the role that heavy metals and environmental toxins play in ADHD.In January 2016, there was a declared state of emergency in Flint, Michigan where thousands of residents were exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water. The corrosive water from the Flint River caused lead from old water pipes to leach into the water supply, putting up to 12,000 children at risk of consuming dangerous levels of lead. Lead poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and even death, and growing children are especially susceptible to its poisonous effects. Even low blood lead levels reduce IQ, the ability to pay attention, motor function, and academic achievement.Since lead poisoning causes cognitive, motor, and behavioral changes, it is not surprising that it also causes ADHD. Lead exposure is estimated to account for 290,000 excess cases of ADHD in US children (Braun et al., 2006). A study on 270 mother-child pairs in Belgium found that doubling prenatal lead exposure (measured in cord blood) was associated with a more than three times higher risk for hyperactivity in boys and girls at age 7-8 (Sioen et al., 2013). A larger study on almost 5,000 US children aged 4-15 found children with the highest blood lead levels were over four times as likely to have ADHD as children with the lowest blood lead levels (Braun et al., 2006).MRI scans from participants of the Cincinnati Lead Study had striking results: childhood lead exposure was associated with brain volume loss in adulthood. Individuals with higher blood lead levels as children had less gray matter in some brain areas. The main brain region affected was the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for executive function, behavioral regulation, and fine motor control (Cecil et al., 2008).Copper is an essential trace mineral we must consume from our food supply. It is found in oysters and other shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, and potatoes. Like lead, copper can leach into the water supply when copper pipes corrode. One of copper's roles in the body is to help produce dopamine, the neurotransmitter that provides alertness. However, too much copper creates an excess of dopamine leading to an excess of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. High levels of these neurotransmitters lead to symptoms similar to ADHD symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsivity, agitation, irritability, and aggressiveness. In children with excess copper, stimulant medications don't work as well and tend to cause side effects (agitation, anxiousness, change in sleep and appetite). Most ADHD medications work by increasing levels of dopamine, intensifying the effects of excess copper. In addition, excess copper blocks the production of serotonin, a mood-balancing neurotransmitter. This triggers emotional, mental, and behavioral problems, from depression and anxiety to paranoia and psychosis.The neurotoxic effects of excess copper are well known and a few studies have assessed copper's role in ADHD symptoms. When researchers compared copper levels in 58 ADHD children to levels in 50 control children, they observed that copper levels were higher in ADHD children. ADHD children also had a higher copper-to-zinc ratio that positively correlated with teacher-rated inattention  Now let's move into Phosphate. Phosphate is a charged particle (an electrolyte) that contains phosphorus. Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body (the first is calcium). Phosphorus is a building block for bones and about 85% of total body phosphorus is found in the bones. Deficiencies are rare because phosphorus is naturally abundant in protein-rich foods like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and milk products as well as in nuts, legumes, cereals, and grains. Although phosphorus is an essential nutrient, too much can be problematic. The phosphate content of processed foods is much higher than that of natural foods because phosphates are commonly used as additives and preservatives in food production. Our daily intake of phosphate food additives has more than doubled since the 1990's (Ritz et al., 2012). Phosphorus, especially the form found in processed meats, canned fish, baked goods, and soda is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream so levels can rise rapidly.Phosphorus reduces the absorption of other vital nutrients, many of which ADHD children are deficient in to begin with. For instance, too much phosphorus can lower calcium levels. High phosphorus coupled with low calcium intake leads to poor bone health. The typical American diet contains two to four times more phosphorus than calcium and soda is often a major contributor to this imbalance. In the body, phosphorus and magnesium bind together, making both minerals unavailable for absorption. This is most apparent when magnesium consumption is low and intake of phosphorus is high. Researchers have found that adding Pepsi to men's diet for two consecutive days causes their blood phosphate levels to increase and their magnesium excretion to decrease (Weiss et al., 1992).In the 1990's, German pharmacist Hertha Hafer discovered that excess dietary phosphate triggered her son's ADHD symptoms. In her book, The Hidden Drug, Dietary Phosphate: Cause of Behavior Problems, Learning Difficulties and Juvenile Delinquency, she presents a low phosphate diet as a treatment for ADHD. A low phosphate diet led to dramatic improvements in her son's behavior, well-being, and school performance, rendering medication unnecessary. Her family's ADHD problem was resolved and her son had no further problems as long as he avoided high phosphate foods. Hafer finds that children with mild ADHD can improve simply by removing processed meats and phosphate-containing beverages like soda and sports drinks from their diets (Waterhouse, 2008).Everyday plastic products contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, such as Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, that can migrate into our body and affect the brain and nervous system. These environmental toxins bind to zinc and deplete zinc levels in the body. Phthalates are synthetic chemicals used to make plastics soft and flexible. Phthalates are used in hundreds of consumer products and humans are exposed to them daily through air, water, and food. Multiple studies have linked phthalates with ADHD. Researchers assessed the urine phthalate concentrations and ADHD symptoms ADHD symptoms (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity), rated by the children's teachers, were significantly associated with phthalate metabolites (breakdown products) (Kim et al., 2009).Prenatal phthalate exposure is associated with problems in childhood behavior and executive functioning. Third-trimester urines from 188 pregnant women were collected and analyzed for phthalate metabolites. Their children were assessed for cognitive and behavioral development between the ages of 4 and 9. Phthalate metabolites were associated with worse aggression, conduct problems, attention problems, depression, externalizing problems, and emotional control (Engel et al., 2010).In addition to heavy metals and plasticizers, pesticides can cause ADHD symptoms. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes, “Children encounter pesticides daily in air, food, dust, and soil. For many children, diet may be the most influential source. Studies link early-life exposure to organophosphate insecticides with reductions in IQ and abnormal behaviors associated with ADHD and autism” (Roberts & Karr, 2012).Among pesticides, insecticides may be the most harmful to humans. Insecticides were first developed during World War II as nerve gases. They work by targeting and destroying, an enzyme that controls the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which plays a role in attention, learning, and short-term memory. Even organophosphate exposure at low levels common among US children may contribute to ADHD prevalence. Researchers at Harvard University studied more than 1,000 children aged 8-15 from the general population and found that those with detectable urinary levels of an OP metabolite were nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD (Bouchard et al., 2010).Source: JAMES GREENBLATT, MD REFERENCES:Braun et al (2006). Exposures to environmental toxicants and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in U.S. children. Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(12), 1904-1909.Cecil et al. (2008). Decreased Brain Volume in Adults with Childhood Lead Exposure. PLoS Medicine, 5(5), PLoS Medicine, 2008, Vol.5(5).Engel et al. (2010). Prenatal phthalate exposure is associated with childhood behavior and executive functioning. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(4), 565-71.Evans et al. (2014). Prenatal bisphenol A exposure and maternally reported behavior in boys and girls. Neurotoxicology, 45, 91-99.Kicinski et al. (2015). Neurobehavioral function and low-level metal exposure in adolescents. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 218(1), 139-146.

The papers behind the pod: 1. Baran SW et al. (2022). Perspectives on the Evaluation and Adoption of Complex In Vitro Models in Drug Development: Workshop with the FDA and the Pharmaceutical Industry (IQ MPS Affiliate). ALTEX, in press. https://doi.org/10.14573/altex.21122032. Borba JVB et al. (2022) STopTox: An in Silico Alternative to Animal Testing for Acute Systemic and Topical Toxicity. Environmental Health Perspectives 130(2). https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP93413. van der Velden J et al. (2022) Animal models and animal-free innovations for cardiovascular research: current status and routes to be explored. Consensus document of the ESC working group on myocardial function and the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart. Cardiovascular Research, in press. https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvab370 It's the third Thursday of March, and you're listening to 3 Minute 3Rs, your monthly recap of efforts to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research. This month, we're highlighting three papers focusing on replacement. Follow this link for the full transcript: https://nc3rs.org.uk/3-minute-3rs-podcast-march-2022-transcript See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cyndhia Ramatchandirane joined Earthjustice in 2020 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her role as staff scientist on the Fossil Fuels team involves supporting the diverse communities impacted by the oil, gas, and petrochemical buildout along the Louisiana/Texas Gulf coast and in the Ohio River Valley. Cyndhia investigates the associated pollution impacts on climate, the environment, and public health from these infrastructure projects. She assists with litigation and also collaborates with scientists and local environmental and community groups to fight these climate and environmental justice issues. LINKS: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_promise_of_community_driven_science https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-021-00861-7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bJIWWbdhLk Abdulrahman Jbaily et al., Air pollution exposure disparities across US population and income groups, 601 Nature 228–233 (2022). Jiawen Liu et al., Disparities in air pollution exposure in the United States by race/ethnicity and income, 1990–2010, 129 Environ Health Perspect 127005 (2021). Jonathan I Levy, Invited perspective: Moving from characterizing to addressing racial/ethnic disparities in air pollution exposure, Environmental Health Perspectives 2 (2021). https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-created-the-most-detailed-map-ever-of-cancer-causing-industrial-air-pollution https://www.propublica.org/article/toxmap-poison-in-the-air https://projects.propublica.org/toxmap/ https://www.propublica.org/article/can-air-pollution-cause-cancer-risks

Why iodine deficiency during pregnancy may have disastrous consequences Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology February 7, 2022 Higher mammals, such as humans, have markedly larger brains than other mammals. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden recently discovered a newmechanism governing brain stem cell proliferation. It serves to boost the production of neurons during development, thus causing the enlargement of the cerebral cortex – the part of the brain that enables us humans to speak, think and dream. The surprising discovery made by the Dresden-based researchers: two components in the stem cell environment – the extracellular matrix and thyroid hormones – work together with a protein molecule found on the stem cell surface, a so-called integrin. (NEXT) Broccoli and kale microgreens pack a nutritional punch that varies with growing conditions American Chemical Society, February 16, 2022 Although microgreens were initially gourmet ingredients for upscale restaurants, they've become popular among gardeners and home cooks. Despite their “superfood” label, the levels of healthful compounds, such as phytonutrients, in most varieties of microgreens are unknown. Researchers in ACS Food Science & Technology now report that kale and broccoli microgreens grown in either windowsills or under commercial growing conditions are rich in phytonutrients, though the levels of some compounds varied considerably between the two environments. As indoor gardening has taken off in recent years, the most commonly planted varieties of these small seedlings are from the Brassica family, which includes broccoli, kale, cabbage and mustard. The mature, fully-grown versions of these vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, and environmental conditions can impact the plants' nutritional contents. (NEXT) Can EPA-rich supplements help brains work ‘less hard' and boost mental performance? Swinburne University (Australia) February 10, 2022 Omega-3 supplements rich in EPA may improve cognitive performance with a reduction in neural activity observed, indicating that the brain worked ‘less hard', report researchers from Australia. On the other hand, DHA-rich supplements were associated with an increase in functional activation and no improvement in cognitive performance, according to results published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental . Isabelle Bauer from Swinburne University and her co-authors said that this indicated that DHA-rich supplements are less effective than EPA-rich supplements for boosting neurocognitive functioning. (NEXT) Study ‘leaves little doubt' about Pycnogenol's benefits for menopause symptoms Keii Medical Center (Japan), February 13, 2022 Daily supplements of extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may help reduce the symptoms of the menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, says a new study. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Pycnogenol were associated with significant reductions in scores of menopause symptoms,  according to findings published in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. The researchers recruited 170 perimenopausal women to participate in their randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial. The women were randomly assigned to receive either daily Pycnogenol supplements (60 mg per day) or placebo for 12 weeks. Results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the groups for estradiol, follicle stimulating hormone, insulin-like growth factor, IGF binding protein 3, and dehydroepiandrosterone, which meant there were no hormonal effects of Pycnogenol, said the researchers. (NEXT) Yale study links common chemicals to osteoarthritis Yale University School of Environmental Studies, February 14, 2022 A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items. Because of their persistence, PFCs have become ubiquitous contaminants of humans and wildlife. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, looked at the associations between perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and osteoarthritis, in a study population representative of the United States. “We found that PFOA and PFOS exposures are associated with higher prevalence of osteoarthritis, particularly in women, a group that is disproportionately impacted by this chronic disease,” said Sarah Uhl, who authored the study. Women in the highest 25% of exposure to PFOA had about two times the odds of having osteoarthritis compared to those in the lowest 25% of exposure. (Videos) 1. Who Got the Covid Relief Money? | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) (3:51) 2. Tucker: The media played a starring role in the death of Canadian democracy 3. PRESS CONFERENCE – TAMARA LICH & BRIAN PECKFORD – Ottawa Freedom Convoy 2022  4. “I NEVER Imagined He Would F*CK UP This BAD” Jordan Peterson (OTHER NEWS) OPED:  The Earth Belongs to America Caitlin Johnstone, February 14, 2022 The Wall Street Journal has an article out titled “U.S. Aims to Thwart China's Plan for Atlantic Base in Africa“, subtitled “An American delegation wants to convince Equatorial Guinea against giving Beijing a launchpad in waters the U.S. considers its backyard.” The article quotes the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy saying, “We'd really, really not like to see a Chinese facility” on the Atlantic, and discusses “American concern about China's global expansionism and its pursuit of a permanent military presence on waters the U.S. considers home turf.” The Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi has discussed the irony of WSJ yelling about China's “global expansionism” over a potential military base in Equatorial Guinea without applying that label to the U.S., when the U.S. has hundreds of times the number of foreign military bases as China. Antiwar's Daniel Larison wrote an article back in December eviscerating the ridiculous claim that a military base some six thousand nautical miles from the U.S. coastline could be reasonably framed as any kind of threat to the American people. But what really jumps out is the insane way the U.S. political/media class routinely talks about virtually every location on this planet as though it is a territory of the United States. The Wall Street Journal referring to the entire Atlantic Ocean as “America's backyard” and “waters the U.S. considers home turf” follows a recent controversy over the U.S. president proclaiming that “Everything south of the Mexican border is America's front yard.” This provoked many references to the so-called “Monroe Doctrine”, a nineteenth-century imperialist assertion that Latin America is off limits to any power apart from the United States, effectively declaring the entire Western Hemisphere the property of Washington, DC. It also follows another incident in which Press Secretary Jen Psaki remarked on the ongoing tensions around Ukraine that it is in America's interest to support “our eastern flank countries”, which might come as a surprise to those who were taught in school that America's eastern flank was not Eastern Europe but the eastern coastline of the United States. The casual way these people say such things reflects a collectively held worldview that you won't find on any official document or in any schoolchild's textbook, but which is nonetheless a firmly held perspective among all the drivers of the modern empire: that the entire world is the property of the U.S. government. That the U.S. is not just the most powerful government in the world but also its rightful ruler, in the same way Rome ruled the Christian world. It's not something they can come out and directly say, because admitting they see themselves as the rulers of the world would make them look tyrannical and megalomaniacal. But it's certainly something they believe. They're about as obvious about it as could be. They make almost no effort to conceal it. And yet you'll still get empire apologists like Michael McFaul saying nonsense like this: McFaul knows very well that the U.S. is an imperial power and that it demands a very large “sphere of influence”. Would you like to see a picture of America's sphere of influence? Here you go: To live in the western world is to be constantly inundated with made-up stories about tyrants who want to terrorize the world while living under a globe-spanning power structure that is actually terrorizing the world. It's just so bizarre watching these imperial spinmeisters try to frame nations like China and Russia as freakish and backwards while working to literally rule the world like a comic book super villain. The U.S.-centralized empire is quantifiably the single most destructive and evil power structure in today's world. We shouldn't want anyone to rule over the entire planet with an iron fist, but these monsters are the very least qualified among us to do so.

KISS PR News A recent study led by the Barcelona Institutes of Health has provided the strongest evidence of a link between ambient air pollution and COVID-19. Specifically, the study was the first to show that chronic exposure to ambient air pollution increases the risk of developing the COVID-19 disease when exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This association was most pronounced in severe cases of COVID-19.The study was published in Environmental Health Perspectives, an open access peer-reviewed journal supported by the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The study relied on data from 9605 participants based in Catalonia, an area of northeastern Spain that encompasses the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragon.SARS-CoV-2 Infection vs COVID-19 DiseaseTo understand the impact of the study's results, it's important to understand the distinction between SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease. COVID-19 disease occurs when an infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus causes the symptoms we're familiar with; shortness of breath, body aches, fever, respiratory irritation, and loss of taste or smell. However, SARS-CoV-2 infection can occur without causing any symptoms of COVID-19. These cases are referred as asymptomatic cases.Source https://cleanair.camfil.us/2022/01/07/air-pollution-and-covid-19-study-shows-exposure-to-air-pollution-increases-risk-of-getting-sick-with-covid-19/

Learn about the Space for Art Foundation; how screen time helped kids in lockdown; and mold vs. cleaning product safety.  More from NASA astronaut Nicole Stott: Pick up "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet — and Our Mission to Protect It" https://www.sealpress.com/titles/nicole-stott/back-to-earth/9781541675049/  Website: https://www.npsdiscovery.com/  Follow @Astro_Nicole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astro_Nicole   Space for Art Foundation: https://www.spaceforartfoundation.org/ "Screen time" can be a social lifesaver for teens in lockdown — as long as it's the right kind by Cameron Duke Anwar, Y. (2021, September 2). Teenagers aren't as lonely in lockdown if interacting positively online. Berkeley News. https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/09/02/teenagers-arent-as-lonely-in-lockdown-if-interacting-positively-online/  Magis‐Weinberg, L., Gys, C. L., Berger, E. L., Domoff, S. E., & Dahl, R. E. (2021). Positive and Negative Online Experiences and Loneliness in Peruvian Adolescents During the COVID‐19 Lockdown. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 31(3), 717–733. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12666  Which is worse, mold or cleaning products? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Molly) Basic Facts about Mold and Dampness. (2021). https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm  ‌Weinhold, B. (2007). A Spreading Concern: Inhalational Health Effects of Mold. Environmental Health Perspectives, 115(6). https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.115-a300  ‌Cleaning Supplies and Household Chemicals. (2015). Lung.org; https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home/indoor-air-pollutants/cleaning-supplies-household-chem  ‌Alexander, R. (2018, February 22). How Your Housecleaning Products Can Be Bad for Your Lungs. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-your-housecleaning-products-can-be-bad-for-your-lungs  Dumas, O., Boggs, K. M., Quinot, C., Varraso, R., Zock, J., Henneberger, P. K., Speizer, F. E., Le Moual, N., & Camargo, C. A. (2019). Occupational exposure to disinfectants and asthma incidence in U.S. nurses: A prospective cohort study. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 63(1), 44–50. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.23067  ‌Svanes, Ø., Bertelsen, R. J., Lygre, S. H. L., Carsin, A. E., Antó, J. M., Forsberg, B., García-García, J. M., Gullón, J. A., Heinrich, J., Holm, M., Kogevinas, M., Urrutia, I., Leynaert, B., Moratalla, J. M., Le Moual, N., Lytras, T., Norbäck, D., Nowak, D., Olivieri, M., & Pin, I. (2018). Cleaning at Home and at Work in Relation to Lung Function Decline and Airway Obstruction. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 197(9), 1157–1163. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201706-1311oc  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Son of the North podcast, Rex broadly explores how the food, drinks, and substances we put into our body affect our overall health. Are there spiritual and physical benefits to fasting? What toxic substances can be found within the public water supply? Why is using plastic harmful to our health? How are good health practices connected to spirituality? All of these questions and so much more will be answered in depth this episode, as Rex discusses the topics of water contamination, the Pineal Gland, sunlight exposure, fasting, plastics, seed oils, and the idea of the "Ancestral Diet". Follow Rex on Instagram! @SonOfDyeus Enjoying The Son of the North Podcast? Consider supporting Rex on Patreon! Your financial aid will help the show grow and improve, and as a patron you will have early access to episodes, access to exclusive episodes, and many more perks! Crypto Donations are also welcome Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SonOfTheNorth Bitcoin Donations: bc1q2km8uhqmedn0fp6jlmh2rtxcp0zhe33sdhrarw Ethereum Donations: 0xF712cff701D65AF73bcC9818A10422Cc265673be Studies Referenced: Diaz-Cruz et al., 2009. "Analysis of selected emerging contaminants in sewage sludge". Trends in Analytical Chemistry. Vol 28(11), pg 1263 - 1275. Erem and Razzaque, 2021. "Vitamin D-independent benefits of safe sunlight exposure". The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Vol 213. Fan et al., 2014. "Effects of storage temperature and duration on release of antimony and bisphenol A from polyethylene terephthalate drinking water bottles of China". Environmental Pollution. Vol 192, pg 113 - 120. Fasano et al., 2012. "Migration of phthalates, alkylphenols, bisphenol A and di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate from food packaging". Food Control. Vol 27(1), pg 132 - 138. Muller et al., 2009. "Chemical and biological analysis of endocrine-disrupting hormones and estrogenic activity in an advanced sewage treatment plant". Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Vol 27(8), pg. 1649 - 1658. Yang et al., 2011. "Most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals: A Potential Health Problem That Can Be Solved". Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol 119(7), pg 989 - 996.

Red and processed meat linked to increased risk of heart disease, study shows Oxford University, July 21, 2021 Globally, coronary heart diseases (caused by narrowed arteries that supply the heart with blood) claim nearly nine million lives each year1, the largest of any disease, and present a huge burden to health systems. Until now, it has been unclear whether eating meat increases the risk of heart disease, and if this varies for different kinds of meat. Researchers at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Population Health have conducted the largest systematic review of the prospective evidence to date, including thirteen cohort studies involving over 1.4 million people. The study participants completed detailed dietary assessments, and their health was tracked for up to 30 years. The results are published today in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. Overall, the evidence from the analysis indicated that: Each 50 g/day higher intake of processed meat (e.g. bacon, ham, and sausages) increased the risk of coronary heart disease by 18%. Each 50 g/day higher intake of unprocessed red meat (such as beef, lamb and pork) increased the risk of coronary heart disease by 9%. There was no clear link between eating poultry (such as chicken and turkey) and an increased risk of coronary heart disease. The findings may be because of the high content of saturated fat in red meat, and of sodium (salt) in processed meat. High intakes of saturated fat increase levels of harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, whilst excess salt consumption raises blood pressure. Both LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure are well-established risk factors for coronary heart disease. Previous work from the same research team has also indicated that even moderate intakes of red and processed meat are associated with increased risk of bowel cancer2. Dr. Keren Papier (Nuffield Department of Population Health), co-lead author of the study, said: "Red and processed meat have been consistently linked with bowel cancer and our findings suggest an additional role in heart disease. Therefore, current recommendations to limit red and processed meat consumption may also assist with the prevention of coronary heart disease." Dr. Anika Knüppel, from the Nuffield Department of Population Health and the other co-lead author of the study, added: "We know that meat production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and we need to reduce meat production and thereby consumption to benefit the environment. Our study shows that a reduction in red and processed meat intake would bring personal health benefits too." Currently in the UK, about 10 in 100 people would be expected to eventually die from coronary heart disease. Based on the findings from the present study and current red and processed meat intakes in the UK,4 if all these 100 people reduced their unprocessed red meat intake by three-quarters (for example from four times a week to one time a week), or if they stopped consuming processed meat altogether, deaths from coronary heart disease would decrease from 10 in 100 down to 9 in 100. The studies involved in this analysis were mostly based on white adults living in Europe or the U.S.. The research team say more data are needed to examine these associations in other populations, including East Asia and Africa.   C is for Vitamin C -- a key ingredient for immune cell function Harnessing the combined power of Vitamin C and TET proteins may give scientists a leg up in treating autoimmune diseases   La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Emory University, July 22, 2021 You can't make a banana split without bananas. And you can't generate stable regulatory T cells without Vitamin C or enzymes called TET proteins, it appears.  Regulatory T cells (Tregs) help control inflammation and autoimmunity in the body. Tregs are so important, in fact, that scientists are working to generate stable induced Tregs (iTregs) in vitro for use as treatments for autoimmune diseases as well as rejection to transplanted organs. Unfortunately, it has proven difficult to find the right molecular ingredients to induce stable iTregs. Now scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Emory University School of Medicine report that Vitamin C and TET proteins can work together to give Tregs their life-saving power.  "Vitamin C can be used to stabilize iTregs generated in vitro," says LJI Instructor Xiaojing Yue, Ph.D., who served as co-first author for the EMBO Reports study. "We hope that these kinds of induced Tregs can be used in the future for treatment of autoimmune diseases and organ transplantation." The recent study, led by LJI Professor Anjana Rao, Ph.D., and Emory Instructor Benjamin G Barwick, Ph.D., builds on the previous discovery that Vitamin C can enhance the enzymatic activity of TET proteins and prompt the generation of stable iTregs under lab conditions. This finding was encouraging, but the scientists did not want to work toward new autoimmune therapies without first analyzing the gene expression patterns and other key epigenetic features of the induced Tregs.  "We wanted to study the entire system at a whole genome level using next generation sequencing technology to better understand the molecular features of these cells," says Yue. Study co-first author Daniela Samaniego-Castruita, a graduate student at LJI, spearheaded the analysis of gene expression and epigenetic changes in the iTregs. A major type of epigenetic modification involves the DNA itself through the addition or removal of molecules called methyl groups from cytosines, one of the four DNA bases. The methyl groups can be further oxidized by TET enzymes. All of these interactions can eventually change how cells "read" the DNA code.  Another type of epigenetic change involves the alteration of DNA accessibility: whether DNA is loosely or tightly coiled. As the DNA coils unwind, regulatory regions become exposed which subsequently influence gene expression. In their analysis, the researchers found TET proteins are absolutely required for maintaining the gene expression and epigenetic features that make Tregs as what they are; and adding Vitamin C led to iTregs with similar similar gene expression and epigenetic features as normal "wild type" Tregs found in the body. The study also reveals an intriguing connection between TET enzymatic activity, Vitamin C and IL-2/STAT5 signaling. "In mice that are deficient for components of IL-2/STAT5 signaling, such as IL-2, IL-2 receptors or STAT5, the Tregs cannot develop properly or they can have impaired function," Yue says. The researchers demonstrate that on one hand, TET-deficiency in Treg cells leads to impaired IL-2/STAT5 signaling; on the other hand, Vitamin C confers iTregs enhanced IL-2/STAT5 signaling by increasing the expression level of IL-2 receptor and the functional form of STAT5, and STAT5 binding to essential regions in the genome, rendering these cells survive better in tough environments with low IL-2 supplementation. "We are looking for more small molecules to stabilize TET activity and generate induced Tregs that are even more stable," says Yue. "These induced Tregs could eventually be used to treat patients." "This research gives us a new way to think about treating autoimmune diseases," says Samaniego-Castruita.       Resveratrol ameliorates high-fat-diet-induced abnormalities in liver glucose metabolism in mice via the AMPK pathway Hebei Medical Institute (China), July 19, 2021 A new study on high fat diet is now available. According to news originating from the Department of Internal Medicine by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, “Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent worldwide.” Our news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Department of Internal Medicine: “High-fat-diet (HFD) consumption can lead to liver fat accumulation, impair hepatic glycometabolism, and cause insulin resistance and the development of diabetes. Resveratrol has been shown to improve the blood glucose concentration of diabetic mice, but its effect on the abnormal hepatic glycometabolism induced by HFD-feeding and the mechanism involved are unknown. In this study, we determined the effects of resveratrol on the insulin resistance of high-fat-diet-fed mice and a hepatocyte model by measuring serum biochemical indexes, key indicators of glycometabolism, glucose uptake, and glycogen synthesis in hepatocytes. We found that resveratrol treatment significantly ameliorated the HFD-induced abnormalities in glucose metabolism in mice, increased glucose absorption and glycogen synthesis, downregulated protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) and activated Ca2+/CaM-dependent protein kinase kinase b (CaMKKb), and increased the phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). In insulin-resistant HepG2 cells, the administration of a PP2A activator or CaMKKb inhibitor attenuated the effects of resveratrol, but the administration of an AMPK inhibitor abolished the effects of resveratrol. Resveratrol significantly ameliorates abnormalities in glycometabolism induced by HFD-feeding and increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in hepatocytes.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “These effects are mediated through the activation of AMPK by PP2A and CaMKKb.”     Hundreds of chemicals, many in consumer products, could increase breast cancer risk List includes potential carcinogens that act by stimulating production of hormones that fuel breast tumors Silent Spring Institute, July 22, 2021 Every day, people are exposed to a variety of synthetic chemicals through the products they use or the food they eat. For many of these chemicals, the health effects are unknown. Now a new study shows that several hundred common chemicals, including pesticides, ingredients in consumer products, food additives, and drinking water contaminants, could increase the risk of breast cancer by causing cells in breast tissue to produce more of the hormones estrogen or progesterone. "The connection between estrogen and progesterone and breast cancer is well established," says co-author Ruthann Rudel, a toxicologist and research director at Silent Spring Institute. "So, we should be extremely cautious about chemicals in products that increase levels of these hormones in the body." For instance, in 2002, when the Women's Health Initiative study found combination hormone replacement therapy to be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, women stopped taking the drugs and incidence rates went down. "Not surprisingly, one of the most common therapies for treating breast cancer is a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors that lower levels of estrogen in the body, depriving breast cancer cells of the hormones they need to grow," adds Rudel. To identify these chemical risk factors, Rudel and Silent Spring scientist Bethsaida Cardona combed through data on more than 2000 chemicals generated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s ToxCast program. The goal of ToxCast is to improve the ability of scientists to predict whether a chemical will be harmful or not. The program uses automated chemical screening technologies to expose living cells to chemicals and then examine the different biological changes they cause. Reporting in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, Rudel and Cardona identified 296 chemicals that were found to increase estradiol (a form of estrogen) or progesterone in cells in the laboratory. Seventy-one chemicals were found to increase levels of both hormones. The chemicals included ingredients in personal care products such as hair dye, chemical flame retardants in building materials and furnishings, and a number of pesticides. The researchers don't yet know how these chemicals are causing cells to produce more hormones. It could be the chemicals are acting as aromatase activators, for instance, which would lead to higher levels of estrogen, says Cardona. "What we do know is that women are exposed to multiple chemicals from multiple sources on a daily basis, and that these exposures add up." The Silent Spring researchers hope this study will be a wakeup call for regulators and manufacturers in how they test chemicals for safety. For instance, current safety tests in animals fail to look at changes in hormone levels in the animal's mammary glands in response to a chemical exposure. And, although high throughput testing in cells has been used to identify chemicals that activate the estrogen receptor, mimicking estrogen, the testing has not been used to identify chemicals that increase estrogen or progesterone synthesis. "This study shows that a number of chemicals currently in use have the ability to manipulate hormones known to adversely affect breast cancer risk," says Dr. Sue Fenton, associate editor for the study and an expert in mammary gland development at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. "Especially concerning is the number of chemicals that alter progesterone, the potential bad actor in hormone replacement therapy. Chemicals that elevate progesterone levels in the breast should be minimized." The researchers outlined a number of recommendations in their study for improving chemical safety testing to help identify potential breast carcinogens before they end up in products, and suggest finding ways to reduce people's exposures, particularly during critical periods of development, such as during puberty or pregnancy when the breast undergoes important changes. The project is part of Silent Spring Institute's Safer Chemicals Program which is developing new cost-effective ways of screening chemicals for their effects on the breast. Knowledge generated by this effort will help government agencies regulate chemicals more effectively and assist companies in developing safer products.     Antioxidant activity of limonene counteracts neurotoxicity triggered by amyloid beta 1-42 oligomers in cortical neurons University of Naples (Italy), July 19, 2021 According to news reporting from Naples, Italy, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, “Many natural-derived compounds, including the essential oils from plants, are investigated to find new potential protective agents in several neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).” The news editors obtained a quote from the research from School of Medicine: “In the present study, we tested the neuroprotective effect of limonene, one of the main components of the genus * * Citrus* * , against the neurotoxicity elicited by Ab [ [1-42] ] oligomers, currently considered a triggering factor in AD. To this aim, we assessed the acetylcholinesterase activity by Ellman's colorimetric method, the mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity by MTT assay, the nuclear morphology by Hoechst 33258, the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by DCFH-DA fluorescent dye, and the electrophysiological activity of K [ [V] ] 3.4 potassium channel subunits by patch-clamp electrophysiology. Interestingly, the monoterpene limonene showed a specific activity against acetylcholinesterase with an IC [ [50] ] almost comparable to that of galantamine, used as positive control. Moreover, at the concentration of 10 g/mL, limonene counteracted the increase of ROS production triggered by Ab [ [1-42] ] oligomers, thus preventing the upregulation of K [ [V] ] 3.4 activity. This, in turn, prevented cell death in primary cortical neurons, showing an interesting neuroprotective profile against Ab [ [1-42] ] -induced toxicity.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “Collectively, the present results showed that the antioxidant properties of the main component of the genus * * Citrus* * , limonene, may be useful to prevent neuronal suffering induced by Ab [ [1-42] ] oligomers preventing the hyperactivity of K [ [V] ] 3.4.”     Meditation And Yoga Change Your DNA To Reverse Effects Of Stress, Study Shows Coventry University (UK), July 22, 2021 Many people participate in practices such as meditation and yoga because they help us relax. At least those are the immediate effects we feel. But much more is happening on a molecular level, reveal researchers out of Coventry University in England. Published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, this new research examined 18 studies on mind-body interventions (MBIs). These include practices such as mindfulness meditation and yoga. Comprehensively, these studies encompassed 846 participants over 11 years. The new analysis reveals that MBIs result in molecular changes in the human body. Furthermore, researchers claim that these changes are beneficial to our mental and physical health. Body's Response to Stress Causes Damage To elaborate, consider the effect that stress has on the body. When we are under stress, the body increases the production of proteins that cause cell inflammation. This is the natural effect of the body's fight-or-flight response. It is widely believed that inflammation in the body leads to numerous illnesses, including cancer. Moreover, scientists also deduct that a persistent inflammation is more likely to cause psychiatric problems. Unfortunately, many people suffer from persistent stress, therefore they suffer from pro-inflammatory gene expression. But there is good news! According to this new analysis out of Coventry, people that practice MBIs such as meditation and yoga can reverse pro-inflammatory gene expression. This results in a reduced risk of inflammation-related diseases and mental conditions. Lead investigator Ivana Buric from Coventry University's Centre for Psychology, Behaviour and Achievement stated: Millions of people around the world already enjoy the health benefits of mind-body interventions like yoga or meditation, but what they perhaps don't realise is that these benefits begin at a molecular level and can change the way our genetic code goes about its business. These activities are leaving what we call a molecular signature in our cells, which reverses the effect that stress or anxiety would have on the body by changing how our genes are expressed. Put simply, MBIs cause the brain to steer our DNA processes along a path which improves our wellbeing. More needs to be done to understand these effects in greater depth, for example how they compare with other healthy interventions like exercise or nutrition. But this is an important foundation to build on to help future researchers explore the benefits of increasingly popular mind-body activities.               Large-scale study finds greater sedentary hours increases risk of obstructive sleep apnea Study finds that maintaining an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of OSA, encourages physicians to recommend exercise-based interventions for those at risk Brigham and Women's Hospital, July 22, 2021 A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital examined the relationship between active lifestyles and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study followed around 130,000 men and women in the United States over a follow-up period of 10-to-18 years and found that higher levels of physical activity and lower levels of sedentary behavior were associated with a lower risk of OSA. Their results are published in the European Respiratory Journal.  "In our study, higher levels of physical activity and fewer hours of TV watching, and sitting either at work or away from home were associated with lower OSA incidence after accounting for potential confounders," said Tianyi Huang, MSc, ScD, an Associate Epidemiologist at the Brigham. "Our results suggest that promoting an active lifestyle may have substantial benefits for both prevention and treatment of OSA."  OSA is a type of sleep apnea in which some muscles relax during sleep, causing an airflow blockage. Severe OSA increases the risk of various heart issues, including abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure.  Using the Nurses' Health Study (NHS), Nurses' Health Study II (NHSII) and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS), the research team used statistical modeling to compare physical activity and sedentary hours with diagnoses of OSA. Both moderate and vigorous physical activity were examined separately and both were strongly correlated with lower risk of OSA, showing no appreciable differences in the intensity of activity. Moreover, stronger associations were found for women, adults over the age of 65 and those with a BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2.  "Most prior observational studies on the associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with OSA were cross-sectional, with incomplete exposure assessment and inadequate control for confounding," said Huang. "This is the first prospective study that simultaneously evaluates physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk."  This study also differs from others because of its large sample size and detailed assessment pf physical activity and sedentary behaviors. The research team was able to take many associated factors into account, making the findings more credible.  The authors note that all collected data, both of OSA diagnosis and physical activity or sedentary behavior, were self-reported. While all study participants were health professionals, mild OSA is often difficult to detect and can remain clinically unrecognized. Furthermore, only recreational physical activity was taken into consideration, leaving out any physical activity in occupational settings. Sedentary behavior was only counted as sitting while watching TV and sitting away from home or at work.  According to Huang, the next research steps would be to collect data using actigraphy, home sleep apnea tests and polysomnography, rather than self-reports.  In light of the findings, investigators encourage physicians to highlight the benefits of physical activity to lower OSA risk.  "We found that physical activity and sedentary behavior are independently associated with OSA risk," said Huang. "That is, for people who spend long hours sitting every day, increasing physical activity in their leisure time can equally lower OSA risk. Similarly, for those who are not able to participate in a lot of physical activity due to physical restrictions, reducing sedentary hours by standing or doing some mild activities could also lower OSA risk. However, those who can lower sedentary time and increase physical activity would have the lowest risk."

In part two, Dr. Bob continues his discussion with Dr. Leonard Sax, a well known physician, psychologist, NYT Bestselling author and speaker. Dr. Bob and Dr. Sax talk about his book “Boys Adrift” in detail, bringing up very valuable points that you won't want to miss. Leonard Sax MD PhD Dr. Sax earned his bachelor's degree in biology from MIT, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in five semesters at the age of 19. He then went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both his PhD in psychology, and his MD. Next he did a 3-year residency in family practice at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster Pennsylvania. In 1990, he established a family practice in Montgomery County Maryland, just outside Washington DC. He provided care for children and adults in Montgomery County for more than 18 years. He took a 5-year sabbatical, 2008 to 2013, to devote himself full-time to visiting schools and communities, and to writing. He returned to clinical practice in 2013 near his home in Chester County, Pennsylvania, while continuing to lead workshops and give keynotes based on his visits to more than 460 communities over the past 20 years. Dr. Sax has led workshops and given keynotes not only all across North America – from California to Nova Scotia and from Alaska to Florida – but also in Australia, Bermuda, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Switzerland. He has written four books for parents: Why Gender Matters (Doubleday) Boys Adrift (Basic Books) Girls on the Edge (Basic Books) The Collapse of Parenting (Basic Books) – a New York Times bestseller He has been a guest for the TODAY Show (five times), CNN (three times), Headline News, PBS, Fox News (four times), NPR's Weekend Edition, the BBC, the Eric Metaxas Show, and many other national and international media. His essays about a wide range of child and adolescent issues have been published in the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, First Things, Public Discourse, and many other outlets including the web sites of The New York Times, Psychology Today, and the AAP flagship journal Pediatrics. His scholarly work has been published in a wide variety of journals including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Journal of European Studies (original scholarly research regarding Adolf Hitler's paternal grandfather), American Psychologist, Behavioral Neuroscience, Environmental Health Perspectives, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Journal of Sex Research, and Annals of Family Medicine. You can watch streaming video of some of the TV interviews, and read some of his articles, at www.leonardsax.com. How to contact Dr. Leonard Sax: Website  Email How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube Instagram Facebook Seven Secrets Of The Newborn Website Pacific Ocean Pediatrics

In this episode, Dr. Bob has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax, a well known physician, psychologist, NYT Bestselling author and speaker. In part one of their dynamic discussion, Dr. Bob and Dr. Sax focus on boys, including why boys get left behind in education and their differences from girls academically. They also dive into why the United States turns to medication (more so than other countries) so often when dealing children's behavior and issues. Dr. Sax is a wealth of knowledge (are children getting proper sleep, why limiting videos games and screen time is critical) and you will find yourself agreeing out loud with his take on boys, children and the world we live in today. Put this episode at the top of your queue - this is a must listen conversation friends. Leonard Sax MD PhD Dr. Sax earned his bachelor's degree in biology from MIT, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in five semesters at the age of 19. He then went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both his PhD in psychology, and his MD. Next he did a 3-year residency in family practice at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster Pennsylvania. In 1990, he established a family practice in Montgomery County Maryland, just outside Washington DC. He provided care for children and adults in Montgomery County for more than 18 years. He took a 5-year sabbatical, 2008 to 2013, to devote himself full-time to visiting schools and communities, and to writing. He returned to clinical practice in 2013 near his home in Chester County, Pennsylvania, while continuing to lead workshops and give keynotes based on his visits to more than 460 communities over the past 20 years. Dr. Sax has led workshops and given keynotes not only all across North America – from California to Nova Scotia and from Alaska to Florida – but also in Australia, Bermuda, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Switzerland. He has written four books for parents: Why Gender Matters (Doubleday) Boys Adrift (Basic Books) Girls on the Edge (Basic Books) The Collapse of Parenting (Basic Books) – a New York Times bestseller He has been a guest for the TODAY Show (five times), CNN (three times), Headline News, PBS, Fox News (four times), NPR's Weekend Edition, the BBC, the Eric Metaxas Show, and many other national and international media. His essays about a wide range of child and adolescent issues have been published in the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, First Things, Public Discourse, and many other outlets including the web sites of The New York Times, Psychology Today, and the AAP flagship journal Pediatrics. His scholarly work has been published in a wide variety of journals including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Journal of European Studies (original scholarly research regarding Adolf Hitler's paternal grandfather), American Psychologist, Behavioral Neuroscience, Environmental Health Perspectives, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Journal of Sex Research, and Annals of Family Medicine. You can watch streaming video of some of the TV interviews, and read some of his articles, at www.leonardsax.com. How to contact Dr. Leonard Sax: Website  Email How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube Instagram Facebook Seven Secrets Of The Newborn Website Pacific Ocean Pediatrics

Epigenetics expert Dana C. Dolinoy of the University of Michigan School of Public Health illuminates how our nascent understanding of the epigenome is leading to breakthroughs in understanding the causes—and potential treatment—of some public health problems. Co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner also talk with Dr. Dolinoy about the collaborative science happening in the field and what the future holds for epigenetics. About the GuestDana C. Dolinoy, PhD, received her PhD in genetics and genomics and integrated toxicology and environmental health from Duke University in 2007 and conducted her postdoctoral fellowship in radiation oncology at the Duke University Medical School. She is currently the NSF International Chair of Environmental Health Sciences and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, as well as Faculty Director of the Epigenomics Core at Michigan Medicine. Through these roles, Dr. Dolinoy provides a rigorous environment for training future scientists, instilling in them the need for critical experimentation and evaluation and interpretation of data.Dr. Dolinoy has been involved in evaluating the effect of environmental exposures on the pathogenesis of diseases for over 15 years. An internationally recognized leader in the field of environmental epigenetics, Dr. Dolinoy leads innovative research evaluating how the health effects of environmental exposures can be mediated through changes in the epigenome. Within the past five years, Dr. Dolinoy has conducted numerous studies, both in her laboratory and in collaboration with others, to demonstrate how exposure to a variety of environmental chemicals—including bisphenols, phthalates, and metals—can cause specific alterations in the epigenome.Dr. Dolinoy's research also is pushing the boundaries of understanding the epigenome as well as tools to evaluate this critical system in gene regulation. Most recently, she was able to demonstrate the tissue-specific expression of piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNA) in most mouse somatic tissue in the first study to do so. These small RNAs were previously assumed to be expressed exclusively in germ line tissues, where they are known to be involved in transposon silencing by DNA methylation. Thus, this study not only suggests a possible role of the Piwi proteins/piRNA in regulating the epigenome in the soma, but also offers the promise of a tool for epigenome editing to improve human health.Between 2015 and 2019, Dr. Dolinoy's publications received a total of 4,386 citations, resulting in a five-year h-index of 35, easily placing her in the top 2% of scientists in her field. Recognition of her work also is evident from numerous national and international invitations to present her research, as well as service as an Associate Editor of Toxicological Sciences and Environmental Health Perspectives and on the editorial boards of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, Epigenetics, and Environmental Epigenetics.Dr. Dolinoy has been an active SOT member since 2005.  DisclaimerThe viewpoints and information presented in Adverse Reactions represent those of the participating individuals. Although the Society of Toxicology holds the copyright to the production, it does not vet or review the information presented, nor does presenting and distributing the Adverse Reactions podcast represent any proposal or endorsement of any position by the Society.

In this solo episode, Anjel does a deep dive into houseplants and speaks about a cherished science mentor that made them the science witch they are today. Also discussed in this podcast is some liturgy about Ninkasi as well as updates to the Pateron. Before the interview, I talk about new additions and updates to our Patreon page. Special thanks to our episode sponsors, Cricket and Iris Magical Botanicals. Plants Clean Air and Water for Indoor Environments Dr. Wolverton's environmental consulting company- Wolverton Environmental How to Grow Fresh Air by Bill Wolverton Problematic House Plant Names What's in a Name? Why We Won't Use T. zebrina's Common Name How to make an easy macramé plant sling Beginners Guide to Houseplants by Beverly Hill Houseplants that Heal by by J W Adams Citations: Giese, M., U. Bauer-Doranth, C. Langebartels and H. Sandermann, Jr., 'Detoxification of formaldehyde by the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum L.) and by soybean (Glycine max L.) cell suspension cultures,' Plant Physiology, 1994, 104:1301-1309. Orwell, Ralph L., et al. "Removal of benzene by the indoor plant/substrate microcosm and implications for air quality." Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 157.1-4 (2004): 193-207. Ege, Markus Johannes, et al. "Prenatal exposure to a farm environment modifies atopic sensitization at birth." Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 122.2 (2008): 407-412. Gehring, Ulrike, et al. "Beta (1--> 3)-glucan in house dust of German homes: housing characteristics, occupant behavior, and relations with endotoxins, allergens, and molds." Environmental Health Perspectives 109.2 (2001): 139. Shoemaker, Candice A., et al. "Relationships between plants, behavior, and attitudes in an office environment." HortTechnology 2.2 (1992): 205-206. Wolverton, B. C. How To Grow Fresh Air, Penguin Books, New York, 1997 Wolverton, B. C., Rebecca C. McDonald, and E. A. Watkins. "Foliage plants for removing indoor air pollutants from energy-efficient homes." Economic Botany38.2 (1984): 224-228.

This podcast is provided by Environmental Impressions For All Podcast and its founder Earthly Donnie. I am a current undergraduate studying Environmental Studies focused in Policy, Planning, and Law at SUNY ESF which is the oldest and most distinguished environmentally focused college. In this podcast I uncover research from the Environmental Health Perspectives, the EPA and several governmental webpages to provide the public with my academic understanding of a growing concern of pollution, noise pollution. There is also a guest, Puji San, known for his sustainable clothing line Ecothot and also his academic journey at SUNY ESF in Sustainable Energy and Management. Puji goes into detail about Urban Wildlife impacts from anthropogenic noise pollution. As we stay in our homes can we really count on the government to provide us a safe environment. Check out more of my work at @EarthlyDonnie on twitter and instagram. Check out Puji at @Pujithegreatest & @ecoth0t on instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donniemonk/support

Find out more about our sewers from the In Deep podcast at https://www.indeep.org. The old combined sewer systems of many major cities are no match for modern storms and impermeable surfaces. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth and our YouTube members. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Combined Sewer System: Sewers designed to collect domestic sewage and storm runoff in the same wastewater pipe. Wastewater Treatment Plant: A facility that filters and cleans wastewater before sending it into nearby waterways. Combined Sewer Overflow: When the wastewater in a combined sewer system exceeds a certain limit, it bypasses the wastewater treatment plant and goes directly into nearby waterways. Extreme Rainfall: Storms that cause the wettest days of the year in a particular geographic area. Invasive Species: Any kind of organism that gets introduced to a new environment and causes harm. Deep Tunnel Project: A $3 billion civil engineering megaproject designed to reduce flooding in the metropolitan Chicago area. _________________________________________ Subscribe to MinuteEarth on YouTube: http://goo.gl/EpIDGd Support us on Patreon: https://goo.gl/ZVgLQZ And visit our website: https://www.minuteearth.com/ Say hello on Facebook: http://goo.gl/FpAvo6 And Twitter: http://goo.gl/Y1aWVC And download our videos on itunes: https://goo.gl/sfwS6n ___________________________________________ Credits (and Twitter handles): Script Writer, Narrator, and Video Director: David Goldenberg (@dgoldenberg) Video Illustrator: Arcadi Garcia Rius (@garirius) With Contributions From: Henry Reich, Alex Reich, Ever Salazar, Peter Reich, Julián Gómez, Kate Yoshida, Sarah Berman Music by: Nathaniel Schroeder: http://www.soundcloud.com/drschroeder ___________________________________________ References: Tibbets, J. (2005). Combined Sewer Systems: Down, Dirty, and Out of Date. Environmental Health Perspectives. 113(7): A464–A467. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1257666/. Olds HT, Corsi SR, Dila DK, Halmo KM, Bootsma MJ, McLellan SL. (2018). High levels of sewage contamination released from urban areas after storm events: A quantitative survey with sewage specific bacterial indicators. PLoS Med. 15(7): e1002614. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002614. Walsh, J., D. Wuebbles, K. Hayhoe, J. Kossin, K. Kunkel, G. Stephens, P. Thorne, R. Vose, M. Wehner, J. Willis, D. Anderson, S. Doney, R. Feely, P. Hennon, V. Kharin, T. Knutson, F. Landerer, T. Lenton, J. Kennedy, and R. Somerville. (2014) Ch. 2: Our Changing Climate. Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment, J. M. Melillo, Terese (T.C.) Richmond, and G. W. Yohe, Eds., U.S. Global Change Research Program, 19-67. Retrieved from: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/report/our-changing-climate/heavy-downpours-increasing Melosi, Martin. (2000). The Sanitary City: Urban Infrastructure in America from Colonial Times to the Present. Johns Hopkins University Press. Grabar, Henry. (2019). Tunnel Vision. Slate. Retrieved from: https://slate.com/business/2019/01/chicagos-deep-tunnel-is-it-the-solution-to-urban-flooding-or-a-cautionary-tale.html

This episode was hosted and written by Afzaa Rahman and reviewed by Jessie Howington. Our posed speakers are Sara Cheifitz, Arya Joshi, Sneha Singh, Emmaline Rhodes, Rubi Runton, Hannah Grunden, Alex Harry, and Mariam Hasan. References: Beijing 2008 Highlights. (2020, April 18). Retrieved May 27, 2020, from International Olympic Committee website: https://www.olympic.org/videos/beijing-2008-highlights Catalano, R., Bruckner, T., & Smith, K. R. (2008). Ambient temperature predicts sex ratios and male longevity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105(6), 2244–2247. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0710711104 Chin, J. (2015, April 28). Benefits of Breathing: Beijing’s Olympic Babies Born Heavier, Study Finds. Retrieved May 27, 2020, from WSJ website: https://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2015/04/29/benefits-of-breathing-beijings-olympic-babies-born-heavier-study-finds/ Fukuda, M., Fukuda, K., Shimizu, T., Nobunaga, M., Mamsen, L. S., & Yding Andersen, C. (2014). Climate change is associated with male:female ratios of fetal deaths and newborn infants in Japan. Fertility and Sterility, 102(5), 1364-1370.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.07.1213 Mishamandani, S. (2015, October). Improved Air Quality During Beijing Olympics Linked to Higher Birth Weights. Retrieved May 27, 2020, from Global Environmental Health Newsletter website: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/programs/geh/geh_newsletter/2015/10/spotlight/improved_air_quality_during_beijing_olympics_linked_to_higher_birth_weights.cfm Rich, D. Q., Liu, K., Zhang, J., Thurston, S. W., Stevens, T. P., Pan, Y., … Zhang, J. (2015). Differences in Birth Weight Associated with the 2008 Beijing Olympics Air Pollution Reduction: Results from a Natural Experiment. Environmental Health Perspectives, 123(9), 880–887. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1408795 Sram, R. J. (1999). Impact of Air Pollution on Reproductive Health. Environmental Health Perspectives, 107(11), A542. https://doi.org/10.2307/3454450 World Health Organization. (2018). How air pollution is destroying our health. Retrieved from Who.int website: https://www.who.int/airpollution/news-and-events/how-air-pollution-is-destroying-our-health Wu, G., Brown, J., Zamora, M. L., Miller, A., Satterfield, M. C., Meininger, C. J., … Zhang, R. (2019). Adverse organogenesis and predisposed long-term metabolic syndrome from prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 116(24), 11590–11595. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1902925116

Did you know that several research articles have observed a link in air pollution and mental illnesses (such as depression, dementia, anxiety, and suicide)? I sure didn't! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Borunda, a licensed clinical social worker from Fort Worth, Texas. Michelle works with adolescents and adults on life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and many other mental health obstacles. Michelle and I talk about the mental health challenges of social distancing and sheltering in place. She gives us all relatable tips on how to support healthcare workers, how to compartmentalize work and home life, ideas on how to talk to children about the coronavirus, and positive ways to take care of your mental health. She also describes symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how and where to reach out for help. If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline Network is available 24/7 across the United States at 1800-273-8255 or www.sucidepreventionlifeline.org. Social Up With Us! Instagram @lifeontheupcycleLife on the Upcycle Facebook PageLife on the Upcycle Facebook Community PageLife on the Upcycle Website Reports and articles discussed in the intro:C. Brokamp, J.R. Strawn, A.F. Beck, and P. Ryan, Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Department Utilization and Fine Particulate Matter: A Case-Crossover Study. Environmental Health Perspectives, 127 (9)(2019). S. Roberts, L, Arseneault, B. Barratt, S. Beevers, A. Danese, C.L. Odgers, T.E. Moffitt, A. Reuben, F.J. Kelly, H.L. Fisher, Exploration of NO2 and PM2.5 air pollution and mental health problems using high-resolution data in London-based children from a UK longitudinal cohort study. Psychiatry Research, 272 pp 8-17. Nicole Pajar, 'How To Support People In Health Care Working During Coronavirus,' HuffPost.

Avoid using personal care items with oxybenzone and octinoxate, if at all possible. If you can avoid octisalate, homosalate, octocrylene, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), and parabens that may help protect sensitive environments, too. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ References: [i] American Academy of Dermatology. (2018, July 5). New Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology paper highlights research into certain sunscreen ingredients. Retrieved from American Academy of Dermatology Association: https://www.aad.org/news/jaad-research-into-sunscreen-ingredients, [ii], [iv], [v] Danovaro, R., Bongiorni, L., Corinaldesi, C., Giovannelli, D., Damiani, E., Astolfi, P., . . . Pusceddu, A. (2008, April). Sunscreens Cause Coral Bleaching by Promoting Viral Infections. Environmental Health Perspectives, 116(4), 441–447. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2291018/, [iii], [xx] Downs, C. (2014, January 15). Sunscreen Chemical in soaps, cosmetics and body fragrances threaten coral reefs. Retrieved from http://www.haereticus-lab.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ecotox-sunscreen-chemicals.pdf, [vi], [x] National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Protect Yourself, Protect The Reef! Retrieved from https://cdhc.noaa.gov/_docs/Site%20Bulletin_Sunscreen_final.pdf, [vii], [viii], [xv], [xvi], [xvii], [xxi] Downs, C. (2016, March 18). Sunscreen Pollution. Retrieved from Marine Safe: http://www.marinesafe.org/blog/2016/03/18/sunscreen-pollution/, [ix], [xi], [xii], [xiii], [xxii] Calderone, J. (2019, February 7). The Truth About 'Reef Safe' Sunscreen. Retrieved from Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/sunscreens/the-truth-about-reef-safe-sunscreen/, [xiv], [xxiii] W.S. Badger Company. (n.d.). Reef Safe Sunscreens/ Coral Friendly Sunscreens. Retrieved from https://www.badgerbalm.com/s-35-coral-reef-safe-sunscreen.aspx, [xviii], [xix] REI Co-op. (n.d.). What is Reef-Safe Sunscreen? Retrieved from REI: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/what-is-reef-safe-sunscreen.html

Pop in your headphones, turn up the car stereo, and grab a snack: today’s episode is INFESTED FOODS. You heard us right! Lindsay and Bailey take a journey outside disease vectors to discuss two unique cases of when food goes ary or shall we say a-FLY… Listen to hear Lindsay stump Bailey with a case study about a disease exponentially increasing with climate change. Stick around to hear Bailey highlight about a very rare cheese and its special inhabitant! Links to our Social Media Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Infestedpodcast Follow Lindsay on Twitter @Baxter.Lindsay Email us at Infestedpodcast@gmail.com This podcast is produced and edited by Lindsay and Bailey. Their views and opinions are theirs and do not reflect the institution for which they are employed. References Cited Ciguatera Olsen, D. A. (1988). The Impact of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning within a Changing Caribbean Environment. Population and Environment, 10(1), 14–31. JSTOR. Pearn, J. (2001). Neurology of ciguatera. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 70(1), 4–8. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.70.1.4 Ciguatera | California Poison Control System | UCSF. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2020, from https://calpoison.org/news/ciguatera Farstad, D. J., & Chow, T. (2001). A brief case report and review of ciguatera poisoning. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 12(4), 263–269. https://doi.org/10.1580/1080-6032(2001)012[0263:ABCRAR]2.0.CO;2 Gingold, D. B., Strickland, M. J., & Hess, J. J. (2014). Ciguatera Fish Poisoning and Climate Change: Analysis of National Poison Center Data in the United States, 2001–2011. Environmental Health Perspectives, 122(6), 580–586. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1307196 Villareal, T. A., Hanson, S., Qualia, S., Jester, E. L. E., Granade, H. R., & Dickey, R. W. (2007). Petroleum production platforms as sites for the expansion of ciguatera in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Harmful Algae, 6(2), 253–259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2006.08.008 Cazu Marzu Babel, F. J. 1953. The role of fungi in cheese ripening. Econ Bot. 7: 27–42. Centi, V., F. Matteucci, A. Lepidi, M. D. Gallo, and C. Ercole. 2017. Microbiological and biochemical aspects of inland Pecorino Abruzzese cheese. Heliyon. 3. Colangelo, M. 2015. A Desperate Search for Casu Marzu, Sardinia’s Illegal Maggot Cheese | Food & Wine. Food and Wine. (https://www.foodandwine.com/news/desperate-search-casu-marzu-sardinias-illegal-maggot-cheese). Donnelly, C. W. (Ed.). (2016). The Oxford companion to cheese. New York: Oxford University Press. Lerma-García, M. J., A. Gori, L. Cerretani, E. F. Simó-Alfonso, and M. F. Caboni. 2010. Classification of Pecorino cheeses produced in Italy according to their ripening time and manufacturing technique using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Dairy Science. 93: 4490–4496. Scholl, P. J., D. D. Colwell, and R. Cepeda-Palacios. 2019. Myiasis (Muscoidea, Oestroidea), pp. 383–419. In Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Elsevier. Trofimov, Y. 2000. Sardinia’s Worm-Filled Pecorinos Fly in the Face of Edible Reason. Wall Street Journal.

Today’s focus is on back pain, posture, and improving your flexibility. We’ve ask Dr. Tupper to join us as he works with many of our Executive Medicine of Texas patients and as part of our platinum exams we also have him do posture and alignment assessments on our patients. Dr. Tupper has over 23 years of experience as a chiropractor and has been involved in developing and running physical medicine departments that help relieve pain and improve mobility.   Dr. Tupper, what drove you to this profession? (1:05)   Tension between chiropractors and MDs. (3:06)   What do chiropractors do? (4:17)   Where does pain come from? (4:57)   Cross of chiropractors and MDs. How are they merging? (8:31)   Importance of finding a root cause of a problem, not just treating symptoms (9:42)   Dr. Anderson, how has your view on chiropractic care changed? (11:00)   Statistics on back pain (13:00)   The physical demands of being a chiropractor (14:14)   People faking back pain (16:00)   Back issues in people who have physically demanding jobs (18:20)   Backpacks causing back problems (19:22)   “Executive Medicine Moment” (20:00) At Executive Medicine of Texas we understand that true health can only be found when you treat the patient as a whole. That’s why our Executive Physical Exams are second to none in the amount of testing and information we gather prior to making a wellness plan for our patients. Learn more about how you can take charge of your health at http://www.EMTexas.com You can visit Dr. Tupper right here at Executive Medicine of Texas. Call 817-552-4300 to set up an assessment today.   Daily posture tips (20:53)   “Pressing Health” (22:30) New research published in Environmental Health Perspectives indicates that exposure to air pollution ultrafine particles, UFP for short, may increase a person’s risk for having a nonfatal heart attack. Researchers looked at nearly 6 thousand different nonfatal heart attacks between 2005-2015. They compared the day and time of each heart attacks against air pollution UFP readings and found exposure increased risk of a nonfatal heart attack. https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/EHP5478   Parting advice (24:35)   Website: StayYoungAmerica.com Twitter: @StayYoungPod Facebook: @Stay Young America! Join us next time as we answer the question “Is Your Home Making You Sick?” with toxicology expert, Dr. Joe.

Show #627   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 31st October 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story to save you time.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   TOP GEAR CAUGHT RED-HANDED CHANGING TESLA STATS   https://www.teslarati.com/top-gear-tesla-model-s-vs-porsche-taycan-drag-race-defense/   https://www.tesla.com/support/new-owner-frequently-asked-questions#range_mode   FCA AND PSA SET TO MERGE "PSA and Fiat Chrysler have agreed on a merger. However, the details are still open, as the agreement is to be worked out in the coming weeks. It is also open what this means for electric mobility in the new company." reports Electrive: "This would create the world’s fourth-largest automobile manufacturer in terms of sales after Volkswagen, Toyota and Renault-Nissan. The reasons for the merger are cost and long-term competitiveness. According to the PSA and FCA, the merger would generate synergies of €3.7 billion per year without closing a plant, but the merged company would not achieve 80 per cent of these synergies until its fifth year.  One thing is clear: PSA and Fiat Chrysler also want to share the high costs for new technologies such as electric cars and autonomous driving in relevant future fields."   Both groups are behind in their electrification plans. PSA is finally coming out with the Peugeot e-208, the Vauxhall Corsa E and the DS Crossback E-TENSE. FCA has the Fiat 500e and some hybrids coming from the Jeep Renegade.   https://www.electrive.com/2019/10/31/psa-and-fiat-chrysler-agree-on-merger/   MERCEDES RECALLS SOME EQC ELECTRIC CARS DUE TO POTENTIALLY FAULTY BOLT "Daimler is recalling some new Mercedes-Benz EQC electric cars because of a potentially defective bolt in the differential, the company said on Tuesday." according to Reuters: "The fault could interrupt torque transmission to the front axle, leading to a vehicle stall. Additionally, if parts of the broken bolt become lodged within the differential transmission, this might affect the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, Daimler said.   “Daimler AG has determined that on certain EQC vehicles the bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet durability specifications. Thus, it cannot be ruled out, that the bolt breaks over lifetime,” the carmaker said.   https://www.reuters.com/article/us-daimler-electric/mercedes-recalls-eqc-electric-car-due-to-potentially-faulty-bolt-idUSKBN1X82AE   PRENATAL AIR POLLUTION EXPOSURE LINKED TO INFANTS’ DECREASED HEART RATE RESPONSE TO STRESS "A mother’s exposure to particulate air pollution during pregnancy is associated with reduced cardiac response to stress in six-month-old infants, according to an open-access study by researchers at Mount Sinai research published in Environmental Health Perspectives." writes Green Car Congress: "This study is the first to find that particulate air pollution exposure in utero can affect heart rate variability, which is a known risk factor for health issues. Variability in how the heart rate responds to stressful experiences is essential for maintaining optimal functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems and also is central to emotional well-being and resilience to stress over one’s lifetime. Air pollution’s negative effect on heart rate variability has previously been found to lead to medical and psychological conditions such as heart disease, asthma, allergies, and mood or behavioral disorders in studies of older children, adolescents, and adults."   senior author Rosalind Wright: "These findings, in combination with increasing worldwide exposure to particulate air pollution, highlight the importance of examining early-life exposure to air pollution in relation to negative medical, developmental, and psychological outcomes. A critical step in identifying children at risk for costly chronic disorders is identifying exposures that lead to early vulnerability."   https://www.greencarcongress.com/2019/10/20191031-sinai.html   TESLA MODEL 3 POSTS A HISTORIC RESULT IN SEPTEMBER 2019 From Jato.com looking at European car sales: "September 2019 was also a significant month for Electric Vehicles (BEV), as registrations increased by 119% to 40,700 units – boosted by the performance of Tesla, BMW and Volkswagen. Tesla recorded 19,500 registrations and controlled almost half of the BEV market, as it was boosted by the Model 3. September was a record month for the Tesla Model 3, which recorded 17,500 registrations, as it became the best-selling electric vehicle and the 11th best-selling vehicle overall. It was the first time in history that an electric car has come so close to entering Europe’s top 10 model rankings."   https://www.jato.com/105360/   TESLA MODEL Y SPOTTED DRIVING SIDE BY SIDE WITH MODEL 3 "Thanks to Tesla’s dashcam feature, we’ve now got a three-minute-long video of the Model Y driving in San Jose. Better yet, for much of the drive it’s side by side with a Model 3, demonstrating an excellent comparison between the two vehicles." reports Electrek: "The Model Y in question seems to be the Midnight Silver prototype with new “Power Sports” wheels, which we’ve seen on the road before. Though we’ve seen this prototype before, and have some good still photos of it, we haven’t seen it driving next to a Model 3. This is the best comparison we’ve gotten yet of the car with other vehicles, and the Model Y looks surprisingly taller than it has in previous spottings."   https://electrek.co/2019/10/30/tesla-model-y-spotted-driving-side-by-side-with-model-3-other-cars-in-best-size-comparison-yet/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK The MYEV.com Question Of The Week…   Set by listener Martin Young: “What were some of your biggest surprises about living with a BEV?”   I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 256 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Episode Notes The very real danger of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and our ongoing failure to take control of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics on our planet.For more reading, consider the following sources:Alexander Fleming Biography Biography.com (website) August 7, 2019Antibiotic Resistance Position paper World Health Organization, February 5, 2018Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant E. coli in Retail Chicken: Comparing Conventional, Organic, Kosher, and Raised without Antibiotics. Version 2. Jack M. Millman et al. in F1000Research, Vol. 2, Article No. 155. Published online September 2, 2013.Multidrug-Resistant and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Hog Slaughter and Processing Plant Workers and Their Community in North Carolina (USA). Ricardo Castillo Neyra et al. in Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 122, No. 5, pages 471–477; May 2014.Livestock-Associated Staphylococcus aureus: The United States Experience. Tara C. Smith in PLOS Pathogens, Vol. 11, No. 2, Article No. e1004564; February 5, 2015.Detection of Airborne Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Inside and Downwind of a Swine Building, and in Animal Feed: Potential Occupational, Animal Health, and Environmental Implications. Dwight D. Ferguson et al. in Journal of Agromedicine, Vol. 21, No. 2, pages 149–153; 2016.Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Pigs and Farm Workers on Conventional and Antibiotic-Free Swine Farms in the USA. Tara C. Smith et al. in PLOS ONE, Vol. 8, No. 5, Article No. e63704; May 7, 2013.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! In this episode Jessy and Rebekah discuss lube! But first, we want to tell you about THESE AMAZING THINGS WE GOT! We ordered some titty cups from Milk Mugs ‘n Jugs and you should buy some. This is not a sponsored post we just really like them. Anyway, buy some cups and learn about lube and then join with us as we mourn the passing of the most famous cat in all the land, Grumpy Cat. 00:45: We know you want your own boob cups! Check out Milk Mugs ‘n Jugs on Etsy and follow Tessa (shop owner) on Instagram!!!! 01:25: You can, in fact, fertilize your plants with period blood. 03:15:Here is some helpful info from Planned Parenthood! 04:00: Here is some info on vaginismus 04:25: We saw Molly Brenner’s one woman show “I’m Coming” 07:00: Jessy was talking about Babeland, a great sex shop here in NYC! 08:30: This article from Environmental Health Perspectives is a must read i 09:30: Here is an article from the journal “AIDS Research and Human Retrovirus” 09:45: Here are all the ingredients you should be looking out for when you buy lube 10:45: Here is an overview of osmolality 12:30: Here is some science!!!! 15:30: His name is Todd Akin. 17:00: an article from the journal Pathogens right here! 21:20: “Some Makers, Vendors Drop N-9 Spermicide on HIV Risk.” 25:00: “Study warns some lubricants could block conception,” is worth a read. 30:00: Here is an article about sperm and cervical mucus for the curious among us. Contact us! Watch us! Love us! Email: welcometomyvagina@gmail.com Instagram: @welcometomyvagina Twitter: @welcometomyvag Jessy’s awesome YouTube videos! Rebekah’s blog!

In the show, The Bio Busters professors discuss vaccines and vaccination. Dr. A & Dr. C discuss the history of vaccines, along with important milestones in their development, safety, and recent disease outbreaks caused by non-vaccinations. Importantly, both professors debunk the maligned theory that vaccines cause autism (spoiler: they do not). Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.   References: Curtis, B., Liberato, N., Rulien, M., Morrisroe, K., Kenney, C., Yutuc, V., … Hewitson, L. (2015). Examination of the Safety of Pediatric Vaccine Schedules in a Non-Human Primate Model: Assessments of Neurodevelopment, Learning, and Social Behavior. Environmental Health Perspectives, 123(6), 579–589. Bharathi S. Gadad, Wenhao Li, Umar Yazdani, Stephen Grady, Trevor Johnson, Jacob Hammond, Howard Gunn, Britni Curtis, Chris English, Vernon Yutuc, Clayton Ferrier, Gene P. Sackett, C. Nathan Marti, Keith Young, Laura Hewitson, and Dwight C. German. Administration of thimerosal-containing vaccines to infant rhesus macaques does not result in autism-like behavior or neuropathology. PNAS October 6, 2015 112 (40) 12498-12503. Phadke VK, Bednarczyk RA, Salmon DA, Omer SB. Association Between Vaccine Refusal and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in the United States: A Review of Measles and Pertussis. JAMA. 2016;315(11):1149-1158. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.1353. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines Music by Bahaa Naamani Email us at thebiobusters@gmail.com

The University of Washington is leading an effort to research the health benefits of contact with nature. Hear about the research behind the framework that was published in Environmental Health Perspectives, with co-authors: Bobby Cochran - Executive Director, Willamette Partnership and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leader, and Pooja Tandon - Assistant Professor, UW Department of Pediatrics and Researcher, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children’s Research Institute.

What are colours? What is colour? Just different wavelengths of light...mental (Wikipedia) Visible light (NASA) The visible spectrum (Wikipedia) What is electromagnetic radiation? (livescience) Spectral colours (HyperPhysics, Georgia State University) What wavelength goes with a colour? (NASA) Rabbit & Spaghetti Shiraz (Naked Wines) This is your brain on nature (National Geographic) Your colour red could really be my blue (livescience) How my friends described colours to me when I couldn't see (li.st) How colours get their names (livescience) Colour vision in humans & other species (Wikipedia) A nice overview on rods & cones (HyperPhysics, Georgia State University) How do we see colour? (livescience) Photoreceptor cells (Wikipedia) Bayer filter mosaics: How red, green & blue is arranged on our screens to complement our colour vision (Wikipedia) Theory of colours (Wikipedia) Newton & the colour spectrum (Web Exhibits) Newton's theory of light: His experiment split white light through a prism to make a rainbow, then recombined it through another prism to make white light again (The Star Garden) Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (Caravaggio Foundation) Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd (Ultimate Classic Rock) Red light is just a photon of a certain energy: The wavelength of red light is 650 nm, blue is 475 nm & green is 510 nm (Montgomery Blair High School) Can you hear colour? Some people with 'synesthesia' claim to be able to (livescience) What is synesthesia? (Scientific American) Human ears respond to frequencies of sound between about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Wikipedia) Human eyes respond to wavelengths of light between about 390 nm to 700 nm (Wikipedia) What is infrared light? It's just below (longer than) the wavelength of visible red light, so humans can't see it (Wikipedia) Infrared waves (NASA) Night vision goggles 'extend' your vision into the infrared (Wikipedia) Humans give off infrared radiation (Science Questions With Surprising Answers) The longest waves are 'radio waves', further along than infrared - they're still photons of energy, we just can't see them (livescience) Radio waves (NASA) Shorter waves than blue are 'ultraviolet' (UV), they're at a shorter wavelength/higher energy than we can see (NASA) What is ultraviolet light? (livescience) Do rainbows have ultraviolet bands & infrared bands? (Physics StackExchange) Shorter waves than UV are X-rays, they're at a shorter wavelength/higher energy than we can see (NASA) The shortest waves are 'gamma waves', they're still photons of energy, we just can't see them (NASA) We need different types of telescopes to 'see' the different types of waves in the universe: radio, infrared, visible, X-ray, gamma (NASA) Mantis shrimps & bees can see UV light (Catalyst) The absorption spectrum of water: There's an interesting dip right at the wavelengths of visible light (Wikipedia) The absorption spectrum of water (London Southbank University) Transparency of water in the visible range (HyperPhysics, Georgia State University) Some creatures are 'pentachromats', i.e. they have 5 different types of colour receptors in their eyes (Wikipedia) What is melanopsin? (Wikipedia) Melanopsin probably evolved ~1 billion years prior to cone cells: These receptors independently gauge the amount of blue or yellow incoming light & route this information to parts of the brain involved in emotions & the regulation of the circadian rhythm (livescience) Someone who is colour blind is missing 1 or more of the 3 sets of colour-sensing cones (Wikipedia) How we see colours: Light absorption, reflection & transmission (the Physics Classroom) Sunderland claims the first stained glass in England (BBC, Radio 4) Sunderland National Glass Centre Visible light & the eye's response (the Physics Classroom) You can't mix all the colours & get white paint (Reference) Why does mixing every paint colour produce grey not white? (Physics StackExchange) White light is all of the frequencies of light (Reference) The colours of light (Science Learning) Colour: Travels through the paintbox - the book Johnny mentioned (Victoria Finlay) Photodegradation, "the alteration of materials by photons of light", is why colours fade (Wikipedia) Photodegradation & photostabilisation of polymers: A proper sciencey paper (SpringerPlus) Some answers to the question 'Why does colour fade when left in sunlight?' (Reddit) What is ink? (Wikipedia) What are dyes? (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Why are plants green? Because they absorb red light & reflect green light from the sun! (UCSB ScienceLine) More detailed answers to why plants are green (ResearchGate) Blue sky & Rayleigh scattering (HyperPhysics, Georgia State University) Goat moisturing lotion (The Goat Skincare) A history of inks, dyes & pigments (World of Chemicals) People have been dyeing fabric indigo blue for 6,000 years (The New York Times) Effect of light exposure on paintings (National Gallery of Art) What is oil painting? (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Pigments used by different artists, including Caravaggio (Pigments through the Ages) Printed photos fade, but so too can photos saved to disk! (Bloomberg) Cultures see & name colours differently (BBC, Future) Newton & the indigo controversy (Wikipedia) Italian, Russian & Hebrew has 12 basic colour terms (English has 11) & they distinguish blue & azure (Wikipedia) Colour naming: Azure is distinct from blue in Russian & Italian, but not English (Wikipedia) Eskimo words for snow...could be a myth (Wikipedia) How many words do the Inuits have for snow? (The Guardian) What's in a colour? The unique human health effects of blue light (Environmental Health Perspectives) This article suggests penguins can see violet, green & blue, but not red (National Wildlife Federation) This is what I was trying to explain to Johnny, quite poorly, "...even if you perceive the sky as the colour someone else would call 'red', your blue sky still makes you feel calm", because of the 'blue' frequency of the light (livescience) Where are you from? Send us a postcard! Strange Attractor, c/ PO Box 9, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Australia Corrections The human retina contains ~120 million rod cells, not 15 million (Wikipedia) Cheeky review? (If we may be so bold) It'd be amazing if you gave us a short review...it'll make us easier to find in iTunes: Click here for instructions. You're the best! We owe you a free hug and/or a glass of wine from our cellar Click to subscribe in iTunes

Leonard Sax MD PhD earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in five semesters at the age of 19. He then went on to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both his PhD in psychology, and his MD. Next he did a 3-year residency in family practice at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster Pennsylvania. In 1990, Dr. Sax established a family practice in Montgomery County Maryland, just outside Washington DC. He provided primary care services to children and adults in Montgomery County for more than 18 years. After a 5-year sabbatical to devote himself full-time to speaking engagements and to researching his fourth book The Collapse of Parenting (which was published by Basic Books on December 29, 2015), in 2013 Dr. Sax returned to clinical practice near his home in Chester County, Pennsylvania, while continuing to do speaking engagements. Dr. Sax has built an international reputation as an expert in issues of child and adolescent development. He has spoken on issues of child and adolescent development for clients not only all across North America – from California to Nova Scotia and from Alaska to Florida – but also in Australia, Bermuda, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Switzerland. He has written four best-selling books for parents: Why Gender Matters (Doubleday), Boys Adrift (Basic Books), Girls on the Edge (Basic Books), The Collapse of Parenting (Basic Books) – a New York Times bestseller Dr. Sax has been a guest for the TODAY Show (five times), CNN (three times), Headline News, PBS, Fox News (three times), NPR, the BBC, and many other national and international media. His essays about a wide range of child and adolescent issues have been published in the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and many other outlets including the web sites of The New York Times and Psychology Today. His scholarly work has been published in a wide variety of journals including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), American Psychologist, Behavioral Neuroscience, Environmental Health Perspectives, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Journal of Sex Research, and Annals of Family Medicine.   Related links: www.leonardsax.com

Most of us are familiar with the health risks associated with exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA), found in most plastics, but there is still a lot that we don’t understand. Christy Porucznik, PhD, associate professor of family and preventive medicine at the University of Utah, is researching whether BPA may make it more difficult for some couples to get pregnant. She explains why most studies up to this point haven’t sufficiently addressed the question, how she is overcoming those setbacks, and what the research will teach us. Read the study in Environmental Health Perspectives.

In honor of its fiftieth anniversary the Society of Toxicology teamed up with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Toxicology Program, and Environmental Health Perspectives to produce a poster celebrating some of the foremost "benchmarks" of the field. In this podcast Peter Goering tells host Ashley Ahearn how he and other members of the evaluation group chose from centuries' worth of accomplishments to select the people and events that best illustrate the promise and achievements of toxicology. Visit the podcast webpage to download a full transcript of this podcast.