Sentences with phrase «damaging chemicals in»

If you're concerned about all the potentially damaging chemicals in commercial beauty then you should give it a try.

I often wonder, with so much soy being genetically engineered to be herbicide resistant and sell more health damaging chemicals in the world, if the studies are really promoting better health, or the earning potential to Monsanto, Dow, and other biotech - pesticide companies?

It is important for many biological functions, such as immune response, thyroid hormone production, and acts as an antioxidant, helping to detoxify damaging chemicals in the body,» Ms Ceko says.

And it could explain why past studies measured higher than expected levels of ozone - damaging chemicals in the stratosphere, Rex says.

Not exact matches

Well casings have cracked, and sometimes pumping in more concrete for a «squeeze job» to stop the escaping water and chemicals won't stop the damage.

Unlike the US's strike in April 2017, the latest one did not target Syrian jets or airfields — though the earlier attack apparently had little impact, as Syrian jets took off from the damaged airfield within 24 hours and reports of chemical warfare persisted.

Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and builders in the late 19th century because of its sound absorption, average tensile strength, its resistance to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage, and affordability.

@Chad: I. Mutations in DNA sequences generally occur through one of two processes: A. Environmental factors: DNA damage from environmental agents such as ultraviolet light (sunshine), nuclear radiation or certain chemicals B. Mistakes that occur when a cell copies its DNA in preparation for cell division.

They produce naturally dense food that have been sourced from some of the most remote and untouched corners of the earth, where the soil is rich in nutrients and has not been damaged by over farming and the use of agro chemicals.

In chemical terms, monounsaturated fats are fats with only one «unsaturation spot» where oxygen damage is especially likely.

A moderate overdose of cayenne is not harmful or damaging in the same way that excessive chemical drugs are, but untherapeutically high amounts can cause unnecessary pain and diminish healing properties.

«For 80 percent of the common chemicals in everyday use in this country we know almost nothing about whether or not they can damage the brains of children, the immune system, the reproductive system, and the other developing organs,» said Dr. Phil Landrigan, a pediatrician and director of the Children's Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

This high - quality fabric wrap is perfect for use in and around the water because it dries easily and won't become damaged by exposure to chemicals like those found in swimming pools.

Not only is organic cotton healthier than conventional cotton, but it also feels softer because the threads have not been broken down or damaged by chemicals used in their growing process.

Many soaps and skin care items have very harsh abrasives and chemicals in them that can seriously irritate your skin or, even worse, damage your health.

But in the meantime, what we all need to be worried about is the presence of chemicals that could be damaging to our and our children's health.

I know from experience how damaging the chemicals and synthetic fragrances found in standard skin care products are to children.

While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had earlier stated that BPA — the chemical that hardens plastics in products like bottles and cups, and is used in linings of metal cans — is safe; the agency announced last month that a few new studies have underlined «some concerns» about BPA's possibility of potentially damaging the brain of fetuses, infants and children.

That delicate skin makes babies and toddlers more vulnerable to sun damage, and to the chemicals in sunscreens intended to protect them.

One chemical used in manufacturing disposables is dioxin, «which in various forms has been shown to cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and skin diseases».

Dioxin, by far the most toxic of chemicals regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, is linked to cancer, birth defects, liver damage, skin diseases, immune system disorders and changes in endocrine regulation.

Best to avoid the anti-fertility chemicals in the bug sprays on our fruits and veggies... my advice is to buy non-GMO and Organic — real fruit and veggies; not laboratory - made, and void of brain - damaging, cancer - causing, and fertility - damaging pesticides.

In their opinion, other common products may contain noxious chemicals damaging their children's health, so natural mattress is still their choice regardless of its high cost.

Diapers worn at the pool, beach, or other location may end up being scratched on hard surfaces (concrete around pools, sand, rocks, shells, etc) or exposed to chemicals (chlorine in pools) and may damage your regular diapers.

There are so many ways their little bodies can come into contact with potentially damaging chemicals, from their toothpastes, shampoos, food, frying pans, shower curtains — there has to be some looking at the cumulative effects versus thinking of each chemical in a vacuum.

Fourth, when you have to be out in conditions that can cause a sunburn and you can't rely on clothing and natural shade to protect your skin, use a natural sunscreen that relies on natural physical (not chemical) blockers and other all - natural ingredients to protect your skin against sun damage.

The chemicals in e-cigarette vapor may cause damage to the unborn child's brain and lungs.

Britain's # 50 Billion chemical industry has stated fracking for shale gas is of economic importance to the country, will protect jobs and can be done in a safe way that does not damage the environment.

But the chemical has since 1995 been ruled as unsafe in food for human consumption because it is capable of causing damage to one's DNA which can potentially lead to the formation of malignant tumours.

The process, which involves blasting a mixture of chemicals and water underground in order to extract gas underneath, is seen as a potential economic boon for the upstate region, but environmentalists fear it could damage public water supplies.

1962 saw the publication of «Silent Spring» by Rachel Carson, which detailed the damaging impact of DDT and other chemicals on the environment, and played a key part in popularising environmentalism.

So tweeted the renowned environmental campaigner and journalist George Monbiot earlier this week, after Gove condemned farmers who «drench» their fields in chemicals and damage soil fertility.

According to a statement on the village website, if approved, the village can not sue the companies for their role in contaminating three wells with PFOA, but the village can still seek damages and pursue other claims associated with contamination in alternate water sources, and if chemicals other than PFOA are found.

Reactive oxygen species, also called free radicals, are chemicals that typically contain oxygen, are known to be found in cigarette smoke, and cause DNA damage in cells.

[Robert Siman et al, Serum SNTF Increases in Concussed Professional Ice Hockey Players and Relates to the Severity of Post Concussion Symptoms] A strong blow to the head causes chemical changes within nerve cells that damage their structural proteins.

Despite the long gap since then, mean concentration of the chemicals in the blubber of some populations of Europe's killer whales exceeds — often by a lot — a high threshold for health damage.

Mice that were genetically altered to lack Nppb or in which the receptor for the chemical was damaged were impervious to itch - inducing chemicals — but still sensed pain and heat.

In schizophrenia, excessive oxidation — which involves the same type of chemical reaction that causes metal to corrode into rust — is widely thought to cause inflammation and cellular damage.

The test, which could be available to patients within two years, identifies the chemical signatures found in the plasma of blood joint proteins damaged by oxidation, nitration and glycation; the modification of proteins with oxygen, nitrogen and sugar molecules.

A damaging chemical imbalance in the brain may contribute to schizophrenia, according to research presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida.

In tomorrow's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, two researchers point the finger at chemical changes in the molecule transurocanic acid — which at one time was thought to protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage — as a possible controlling agent in the procesIn tomorrow's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, two researchers point the finger at chemical changes in the molecule transurocanic acid — which at one time was thought to protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage — as a possible controlling agent in the procesin the molecule transurocanic acid — which at one time was thought to protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage — as a possible controlling agent in the procesin the process.

They discovered that the chemicals and radiation used to kill tumor cells damage the stem cell reservoir in the hippocampus and nearly halt the formation of new neurons in both children and adults.

• CHEMICAL TOXINS Exposure to chemicals found in everyday objects, such as disposable cups and soap, could have damaging effects on our bodies in the long run.

For instance, recent research has shed light on a group of chemicals in the brain that naturally dampen the damaging effects of prolonged exposure to stress hormones.

Specifically, the Mount Sinai study was designed to test whether pharmacological compounds designed to block the function of XPO1 / CRM1 could stop disease progression in mouse models that exhibit some of the characteristics of MS. Researchers found that two chemical agents (called KPT - 276 and KPT - 350) prevented XPO1 / CRM1 from shuttling cargo out of the nucleus of nerve cells, which protected them from free radicals and structural damage.

This approach greatly simplifies manufacturing, and also makes batteries that are flexible and resistant to damage, says Chiang, who is senior author of a paper in the Journal of Power Sources analyzing the tradeoffs involved in choosing between solid and flow - type batteries, depending on their particular applications and chemical components.

Ian Baldwin of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, and colleagues have now discovered that the mix of GLVs produced by a tobacco plant damaged by a caterpillar and one damaged in the absence of caterpillars were subtly different.

«We hope that BA and other similar chemicals we have in our portfolio will be able to work against the Asian citrus psyllid, Mediterranean fruit flies, whiteflies and other flies that can damage fruits and crops,» Ray said.

If the chemicals that were now discovered in unexpectedly large amounts can reach the ozone layer in significant quantities, they can cause damage.

Emissions of ozone - depleting chemicals in places like China are especially damaging because of cold - air surges in East Asia that can quickly carry industrial pollution into the tropics.