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Infection with less pesticides, brain damage
Infection with small amounts of organophosphates in pesticides can still cause long-term damage to the brain. Specifically, these chemicals can reduce memory and ability…
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Injuries and pesticides increase Parkinson's
According to a study published in the American Journal of Neurology, ever having a serious head injury combined with pesticide exposure may be associated with a high ris…
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Organic food is not as good as advertising
Many people are willing to pay more for organic food in the belief that they are safer and more nutritious than other common foods. However, a new US study found that or…
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Young brain damage if mother is infected with pesticides
According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences magazine, published on April 30, when a pregnant woman is exposed to pesticides, even moderat…
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Mobile = pesticides, leaded gasoline smoke ...?
Conclusion 'Mobile phones may be one of the' carcinogens', similar to DDT pesticides, leaded chlorophom gasoline engine smoke, and has just been launched by the Research…
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Pesticides reduce the IQ of children
This conclusion was made by American scientists after conducting experiments for 10 years for more than 1,000 pregnant women exposed to pesticides and with their babies…
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Exposure to pesticides is prone to Parkinson's disease
Frequent exposure to high concentrations of herbicides and rotenon pesticides is 2.5 times more likely to be Parkinson's.
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Long-term exposure to Alzheimer's susceptible pesticides
French scientists say long-term exposure to pesticides and herbicides may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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5 minutes to detect pesticides in food
Canadian scientists have created a device that can quickly detect pesticide residues in food for a maximum of 5 minutes.
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The month of conception is related to birth defects
A newly published study found that the incidence of birth defects in the United States is highest among women who conceive in the spring and summer.
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Change the environment to fight malaria
Changing the environment by using everything from shovels and plows to plant-based pesticides can act as curtains and vaccinations in the fight against malaria, accordin…
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China general food hygiene inspector
China has just closed more than 100 companies and arrested ten people involved in banned use of pesticides and veterinary drugs for pigs.
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Pesticides increase the risk of Parkinson's disease
A team of Scottish researchers at the University of Aberdeen has demonstrated an association between exposure to pesticides and the risk of Parkinson's disease, also kno…
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Pregnancy affects learning outcomes
When researchers compared test scores of more than 1.66 million students in Indiana, USA, learning from grades 3 to 10, with the month that the child was conceived, they…
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How to choose safe vegetables
Do not choose unusual seasonal and green fruits and vegetables. The fruit should be selected intact, healthy, not crushed. When washing fruits and vegetables, soak them…