PMID: Pathophysiology. 2009 Jun ;16(1):43-6. Epub 2009 Feb 10. PMID: 19211231 Abstract Title: Apparent decreases in Swedish public health indicators after 1997-are they due to improved diagnostics or to environmental factors? Abstract: The object of this work was to review recent trends in public health in Sweden. Data on different adverse health indicators were collected …
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The authors of this study concluded that melanoma is associated with exposure to FM broadcasting.
PMID: Arch Environ Health. 2002 Jan-Feb;57(1):32-40. PMID: 12071358 Abstract Title: Melanoma incidence and frequency modulation (FM) broadcasting. Abstract: The incidence of melanoma has been increasing steadily in many countries since 1960, but the underlying mechanism causing this increase remains elusive. The incidence of melanoma has been linked to the distance to frequency modulation (FM) broadcasting …
Among the 11 high-power Korean AM radio transmitter sites included in this study, there were significantly increased incidences of leukemia in 2 areas and of brain cancer in 1 area.
PMID: Arch Environ Health. 2003 Dec ;58(12):756-62. PMID: 15859510 Abstract Title: Incidence of cancer in the vicinity of Korean AM radio transmitters. Abstract: Results of various studies have indicated a potential association between exposures to electrical and/or magnetic fields and risks of various cancers. The authors used a cross-sectional ecological study design to investigate such …
Children who lived within 2 km of the nearest AM radio transmitter were 2.15 times more likely to have any type of leukemia as compared to those who resided more than 20 km from it.
n/a PMID: Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Aug 1 ;166(3):270-9. Epub 2007 Jun 7. PMID: 17556764 Abstract Title: Radio-frequency radiation exposure from AM radio transmitters and childhood leukemia and brain cancer. Abstract: Leukemia and brain cancer patients under age 15 years, along with controls with respiratory illnesses who were matched to cases on age, sex, and …
These findings show that cell phone use negatively affects sperm quality in men and acts as an endocrine disruptor.
PMID: Andrologia. 2011 Oct ;43(5):312-6. PMID: 21951197 Abstract Title: Impact of cell phone use on men's semen parameters. Abstract: The objective of the present retrospective study was to report our experience concerning the effects of cell phone usage on semen parameters. We examined 2110 men attending our infertility clinic from 1993 to October 2007. Semen …
CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?
Sales of the cannabis extract cannabidiol (CBD) have roughly doubled over the past two years in the UK. But some are concerned that CBD products are not all they claim to be. Alongside reputable sellers, the rapid growth of the industry has attracted “CBD cowboys” – opportunists trying to make a quick profit – according …
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Systematic review: psychedelics appear to be effective in significantly reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and are well-tolerated.
n/a PMID: J Affect Disord. 2019 Jul 30 ;258:11-24. Epub 2019 Jul 30. PMID: 31382100 Abstract Title: Classical psychedelics for the treatment of depression and anxiety: A systematic review. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety are prevalent psychiatric disorders that carry significant morbidity. Pharmacological and psychosocial interventions are used to manage these conditions, but their efficacy …
Potential antinociceptive effects of Chinese propolis and identification on its active compounds.
PMID: J Immunol Res. 2018 ;2018:5429543. Epub 2018 Sep 26. PMID: 30356413 Abstract Title: Potential Antinociceptive Effects of Chinese Propolis and Identification on Its Active Compounds. Abstract: Propolis is an important bee product which has been applied to the treatment of several diseases. The aim of this study was to understand the material basis of …
Google is Taking Censorship of Health Websites to the Next Level
Originally published on www.selfhacked.com Something interesting happened in the health world recently, and I haven’t seen any news stories about it. Google is deliberately censoring all “non-mainstream” health websites that have gained any kind of serious traction, without exception. read more
Taiwanese green propolis might be useful for ameliorating gouty inflammation via inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome.
PMID: J Cell Physiol. 2019 Apr ;234(4):4081-4094. Epub 2018 Oct 28. PMID: 30370562 Abstract Title: Mechanistic insight into the attenuation of gouty inflammation by Taiwanese green propolis via inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Abstract: Dysregulation of NACHT, LRR, and PYD domains-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is involved in many chronic inflammatory diseases, including gouty arthritis. …
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