PMID: Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2019 Aug 1. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31369713 Abstract Title: Lycopene improves methotrexate-induced functional alterations of the Madin-Darby kidney cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Abstract: Lycopene is one of the most potent antioxidants among carotenoids due to its ability to quench singlet oxygen and react with free radicals to …
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Use of cell phones decrease the semen quality in men and is dependent on the duration of daily exposure to cell phones and independent of the initial semen quality
PMID: Fertil Steril. 2008 Jan ;89(1):124-8. Epub 2007 May 4. PMID: 17482179 Abstract Title: Effect of cell phone usage on semen analysis in men attending infertility clinic: an observational study. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of cell phone use on various markers of semen quality.DESIGN: Observational study.SETTING: Infertility clinic.PATIENT(S): Three hundred sixty-one men undergoing …
Lycopene protects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.
PMID: Drug Des Devel Ther. 2019 ;13:2331-2342. Epub 2019 Jul 11. PMID: 31371925 Abstract Title: Lycopene protects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by inhibiting mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening. Abstract: Background: Mitochondria permeability transition pore (MPTP) is an important therapeutic target for myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI). Lycopene (LP) is a potent antioxidant extracted from the mature …
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Mobile phone use was associated with faster and less accurate responding to higher level cognitive tasks.
n/a PMID: Bioelectromagnetics. 2009 Dec ;30(8):678-86. PMID: 19644978 Abstract Title: Mobile telephone use is associated with changes in cognitive function in young adolescents. Abstract: As part of the Mobile Radiofrequency Phone Exposed Users' Study (MoRPhEUS), a cross-sectional epidemiological study examined cognitive function in secondary school students. We recruited 317, 7th grade students (144 boys, 173 …
The effect of lycopene on hepatotoxicity of aflatoxin B1 in rats.
PMID: Arch Physiol Biochem. 2019 Aug 5:1-8. Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31378089 Abstract Title: The effect of lycopene on hepatotoxicity of aflatoxin B1 in rats. Abstract: Oxidative damage caused by aflatoxin (AF) in rat liver tissue and the inhibition effect of lycopene against this injury was investigated. Groups were formed as; control group (not …
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Long-term exposure to PEMF can lead to oxidative damage of the liver and spleen.
PMID: Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2015 Dec ;127(23-24):959-62. Epub 2015 Apr 25. PMID: 25910613 Abstract Title: Effect of long-term pulsed electromagnetic field exposure on hepatic and immunologic functions of rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: In this report, the effects of long-term pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) exposure on hepatic and immunologic functions were examined.METHODS: Male rats were randomly divided …
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Extremely low-frequency magnetic field may be harmful to fertility recovery in males affected by reversible testicular damage.
PMID: Electromagn Biol Med. 2014 Jun ;33(2):139-46. Epub 2013 Jun 19. PMID: 23781997 Abstract Title: Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields can impair spermatogenesis recovery after reversible testicular damage induced by heat. Abstract: Male infertility is often related to reproductive age couples experiencing fertility-related issues. Men may have fertility problems associated with reversible testicular damage. Considering that …
Total carotenoids showed significant reductive risk of hypertension at 100 μg/kg per day and over.
PMID: J Hypertens. 2019 Jul 26. Epub 2019 Jul 26. PMID: 31356404 Abstract Title: Association between dietary carotenoid intakes and hypertension in adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2014. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Few epidemiological studies concentrated on dietary carotenoids and hypertension since new hypertension guideline released in 2017. Thus, this study was aimed to evaluate …
Daily occupational EMF exposure was positively associated with poor sleep quality.
PMID: PLoS One. 2014 ;9(10):e110825. Epub 2014 Oct 23. PMID: 25340654 Abstract Title: Occupational electromagnetic field exposures associated with sleep quality: a cross-sectional study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by mobile phone and other machineries concerns half the world's population and raises the problem of their impact on human health. The present …
This study suggests that increased intake of dietary vitamin A is associated with decreased risk of incident squamous cell carcinoma.
PMID: JAMA Dermatol. 2019 Jul 31. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31365038 Abstract Title: Association of Vitamin A Intake With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk in the United States. Abstract: Importance: Retinoids are bioactive forms of vitamin A that are essential in the maintenance of epithelial maturation and differentiation. Synthetic retinoids are used in chemoprevention …
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