Three more pesticides commonly used in the United States have now been linked to heightened Parkinson’s risk. Image credit: Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images.Parkinson’s disease prevalence is growing fast, and similar to some other neurological conditions, its causes are unclear.The potential impact of chemicals that are toxic to neurons in the part of the brain affected...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not as rare as you might think. It is actually quite common in the developed world where around one in 10 people are suffering from it. CKD is permanent kidney damage and loss of renal function and it could significantly impact one’s quality and length of life. Now scientists at the...
The Dirty Dozen list of produce items with the highest pesticide residues that comes out annually included kale this year — the first time in a decade that the beloved leafy green has made the list. Strawberries and spinach topped the ranking, respectively, while kale came in third. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) bases its list on yearly reports released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Data Program....
