Sentences with phrase «cause human health problems»

The good news: «There really isn't any definitive research that demonstrates that the histamines in wine cause human health problems,» Harbertson says.

Opponents say it can release harmful chemicals that contaminate air and water supplies, possibly trigger earthquakes, and cause human health problems.

It found this month significant progress in just four: eliminating chlorofluorocarbons that punched a hole in the Earth's protective ozone layer; the removal of lead from gasoline that caused human health problems; improved access to clean water; and boosting research to reduce ocean pollution.

Not exact matches

Last week, the National Toxicology Program of the Health and Human Services Department found there was some concern the chemical could disrupt development of the prostate gland and brain, and cause behavioral problems for infants and children.

«The law was passed because lead can cause serious health problems, especially for young children and pregnant women, and testing at a select number of schools last year uncovered potential problems,» said Christine Schuyler, director of health and human services for Chautauqua County.

A common problem with some scientific research, particularly projects studying human health, is that it is often difficult, if not impossible, to prove that a specific action directly causes an effect.

When researchers seek to determine a single or primary cause for a human health problem, they know they're battling uphill.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the hottest environmental issues around — whether hormonelike pollutants are causing reproductive and other health problems in humans — got some attention today from the White House, which issued a rough sketch for a federal research strategy on the topic.

If the ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages human DNA to cause health problems, does UV radiation also damage plant DNA?

The human body takes up strontium, for example, as if it were calcium, which is why the radioactive form of the element can collect in teeth, nails and bones, causing serious health problems such as bone cancer.

Invisible to the naked eye, these fibers can cause health problems for animals and humans.

«There is no reliable evidence that any phthalate has ever caused a health problem for a human from its intended use.

«Tiny volcanic ash particles enter the atmosphere and can be transported long distances causing all kinds of problems, from becoming an aviation hazard to affecting respiratory health for both humans and animals,» explains Mulukutla.

The root cause of the looming energy problem — and the key to easing environmental, economic and religious tensions while improving public health — is to address the unending, and unequal, growth of the human population.

«It is prudent to assume that many herbs may contain toxic or carcinogenic substances that can cause subsequent health problems for humans.»

In particulate form, as sulfates and nitrates, it gets lodged in the tiniest recesses of human lungs and causes major health problems.

They point out that poor semen quality «is the leading cause of unsuccessful attempts to achieve pregnancy and one of the most common medical problems among young men... it has been suggested as an important marker of male health, predicting both morbidity and mortality... it is sensitive to environmental exposures, including endocrine disrupting chemicals, heat and life - style factors, such as diet... Therefore, it can provide a sensitive marker of the impacts of modern environment on human health.»

No «substantiated» evidence exists that genetically engineered crops have caused health problems in humans or damaged the environment, but it's too soon to be making broad statements, positive or negative, about laboratory - based manipulations of crop genomes, an elite panel of scientists concluded in a report Tuesday.

Carman says GM foods have not been around long enough for anyone to know what health problems they may cause, no one is looking at health surveillance systems to see if GM foods are currently causing harm, and no real animal or human studies have been done on their long - term effects.

For more information on these skeletal changes, see Loren Cordain's writings on paleolithic diets and how cereal grains cause bone deformations and other human health problems.

But natural vitamin A found in liver is an extremely important nutrient for human health and does not cause problems except in extremely large amounts.

Some of the health problems caused in humans include hormonal imbalances, obesity, high cholesterol and many forms of cancer.

Perfluorooctanoic acid is linked to damaging the human immune system, altering the endocrine system, causing infertility, damaging children's health and producing development problems, and has been found to be carcinogenic.

Yes, I know it hurts to hear it, but cakes, cookies, crackers, microwaved meals, chips, sodas, granola bars, sugary sports drinks or energy drinks, and 1000's of other products that line our supermarket shelves were never meant to be part of the human diet, so it's obvious why it causes so many health problems for us.

Through their research, NES Health found that the root causes of many physical problems and diseases are distortions and blockages in the Human Body field.

But no scientific research shows that sunscreen — including kinds with oxybenzone and avobenzone — can cause health or hormonal problems in humans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

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While Salmonella often does not cause such abrupt and dramatic symptoms in dogs as it does in humans, it often results in health problems such as gastroenteritis and, if the dog is pregnant, miscarriages.

Just as obesity in humans can cause a variety of health problems, the same thing can be said of dogs that have greater - than - normal body weights.

Just like in humans, excess weight can cause a host of health problems in small pets.

«Indoor housing has been associated with health issues, such as chronic lower urinary tract signs, and development of problem behaviors, which can cause weakening of the human - animal bond and lead to euthanasia of the cat,» reports the abstract of the study.

Although bartonellosis is not fatal in humans, it can cause many problems for a person who already has health issues.

Excessive weight causes a host of health problems including diabetes, osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease in cats just like it does in humans.

Feeding your cat too many treats between mealtimes can also lead to rapid weight gain, while fatty scraps of meat and other human foods will not only cause your cat's body fat mass to increase, but could potentially be toxic to your cat and can lead to other serious health problems.

Zoonotic parasites cause health problems in humans that range from those that are minor to the very serious.

Overfeeding a dog can be just as bad as underfeeding it, since obesity is not only a health problem for humans; it will cause problems for dogs as well.

These parasites can be deadly in pets and cause health problems for humans.

In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds of modern dog breeds has put purebred dogs at risk for a large number of health problems, affecting both body and behavior.

Just as it is for humans, poor canine dental care can cause problems such as dog bad breath, gum inflammation, tooth loss, and more serious health issues.

Allergies in pets are rarer than allergies in humans, but they can still make pets uncomfortable and severe reactions can cause grave health problems.

A healthy dog is a blessing as obesity causes health problems not only in humans but dogs as well.

Ticks are tiny parasites that can cause big health problems — for animals and humans.

Also, intestinal parasites were constantly in pets, robbing them of their health and threatening the people in their lives because «worms» in dogs can also cause health problems in humans, too.

Causes of Obesity in Dogs Obesity is an extremely common problem in pets and, as with humans, it can be detrimental to the health of a dog.

Fish is a great source of protein, but there are a few reasons why a steady diet of human - grade canned tuna can cause health problems for your cat.

Considering that 60 % of a pet's health problems are caused by us, humans, it is up to us to ensure we feed them foods made from high quality ingredients and remain careful in not overfeeding them.

Although the authors noted that their study did not provide evidence for great risk associated with T. gondii in cats, they advised that the risk should still be considered, as the infection in humans can cause significant health problems, and cats who are not otherwise transmitting the infection can begin shedding the virus in times of stress.

Firewood is an important energy source in Chile, especially in the south, but its use is causing severe air pollution and, as a consequence, problems for human health.

The decline is DDT usage is not due to the US banning it, but rather due to the fact that it's not working very well anymore and the health problems it causes for humans are beginning to outweigh the benefits.

The activists declare their faith in the doctrine «that the problem of human - caused climate change is real, serious and immediate, and that this problem poses significant risks» to everything from national security via health and agriculture to biodiversity.