News tagged with chronic toxicity

Phosphorous in sodas and processed foods accelerates signs of aging, scientists say

Here's another reason to kick the soda habit. New research published online in the FASEB Journal shows that high levels of phosphates may add more "pop" to sodas and processed foods than once thought. That's because resear ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 26, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Lead in bone associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men

Growing evidence shows that exposure to lead in the environment is associated with cardiovascular disease, including increased risk of hypertension. However, those studies have looked at lead concentrations in blood, not ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Trace elements unbalanced in dialysis patients

Abnormal levels of trace elements may explain dialysis morbidity. A systematic review published in the open access journal BMC Medicine has shown that, compared to healthy controls, dialysis patients have significantly differ ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0