PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2019 Jun 26:1-8. Epub 2019 Jun 26. PMID: 31241423 Abstract Title: Hepatoprotective Effect of ProbioticGG Through the Modulation of Gut Permeability and Inflammasomes in a Model of Alcoholic Liver Disease in Zebrafish. Abstract: Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is among the leading causes of death from liver disease. Among the factors …
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Ultra-high frequency electromagnetic radiation influences mitochondrial function through superoxide generation, formation of iron-nitrosyl complexes, and induction of cellular hypoxia as a result of electron transport chain abnormalities.
PMID: Int J Radiat Biol. 2014 May ;90(5):357-62. PMID: 24597749 Abstract Title: Changes in mitochondrial functioning with electromagnetic radiation of ultra high frequency as revealed by electron paramagnetic resonance methods. Abstract: PURPOSE: To study the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of ultra high frequency (UHF) in the doses equivalent to the maximal permitted energy load …
The Mediterranean Diet is associated with lower risk of skin cancer,
PMID: Am J Clin Nutr. 2019 Aug 5. Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31380561 Abstract Title: Mediterranean dietary pattern and skin cancer risk: A prospective cohort study in French women. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been reported to be associated with lower cancer risk. However, while previous studies explored major single components of …
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Probiotics have demonstrated some benefit in several specific gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
PMID: Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2019 ;19(5):549-570. PMID: 30360751 Abstract Title: Probiotics for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases: An Updated Review of the Published Literature. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Probiotics can be viewed as biological agents that modify the intestinal microbiota and certain cytokine profiles, which can lead to an improvement in certain gastrointestinal diseases, including …
Exposure to pulsed electromagnetic field results in changes to blood brain barrier permeability.
PMID: Biomed Environ Sci. 2012 Apr ;25(2):197-202. PMID: 22998827 Abstract Title: Altered expression of matrix metalloproteinases and tight junction proteins in rats following PEMF-induced BBB permeability change. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression of occludin, ZO-1, MMP-2, and MMP-9 in cerebral microvasculature following Pulse Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) induced BBB permeability change.METHODS: Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized …
Microwave radiation may damage the blood brain barrier, according to this in vitro study.
PMID: Mol Neurobiol. 2015 Aug ;52(1):478-91. Epub 2014 Sep 9. PMID: 25195697 Abstract Title: Activation of VEGF/Flk-1-ERK Pathway Induced Blood-Brain Barrier Injury After Microwave Exposure. Abstract: Microwaves have been suggested to induce neuronal injury and increase permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), but the mechanism remains unknown. The role of the vascular endothelial growth factor …
The auditory brainstem region is susceptible to chronic exposure to RF radiation, which may affect the function of the central auditory system.
PMID: Int J Mol Med. 2014 Aug ;34(2):409-19. Epub 2014 May 22. PMID: 24866721 Abstract Title: Alteration of glycine receptor immunoreactivity in the auditory brainstem of mice following three months of exposure to radiofrequency radiation at SAR 4.0 W/kg. Abstract: The increasing use of mobile communication has triggered an interest in its possible effects on …
There be a connection to microwave diathermy exppsure and prevalence of fatigue in physical therapists.
PMID: Rev Bras Epidemiol. 2014 Jul-Sep;17(3):577-81. PMID: 25272253 Abstract Title: Prevalence of fatigue reported by physiotherapists operating diathermy equipment for microwave. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To Analyze the association between prevalence of fatigue referred by physical therapists and their occupational exposure to radiation emitted by therapeutic microwave diathermy equipment.METHODS: A Cross-sectional study conducted in 193 physical therapists …
Mobile phone electromagnetic fields may contribute to inflammation of bladder tissue.
PMID: Int Braz J Urol. 2014 Jul-Aug;40(4):520-5. PMID: 25251956 Abstract Title: A new problem in inflammatory bladder diseases: use of mobile phones! Abstract: PURPOSE: Technological developments provide a lot of conveniences to our lives. This issue is one of the risks that arise along with these conveniences. In our study we tried to understand the …
Microwave radiation exerts antiproliferative and apoptotic effects on a spermatocyte cell line in vitro.
PMID: Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2014 Mar ;20(3):201-6. PMID: 24738454 Abstract Title: [Microwave radiation induces injury to GC-2spd cells]. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact of microwave radiation on GC-2spd cells.METHODS: We exposed cultured GC-2spd cells to microwave radiation at the average power densities of 0, 10 and 30 mW/cm2 for 15 minutes and, from …