Sentences with phrase «damaging to the health system»

Having fewer trials could be damaging to the health system as a whole as well as to future patients.

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To be sure, the hurricane severely damaged not just Puerto Rico's power infrastructure and health care system but also basic government functions and medical data collection.

Astaxanthin can protects cells and the nervous system from oxidative damage and is beneficial to joints and skin amongst many other health benefits.

It is about supporting a system of sustainable agricultural management that promotes soil health and fertility through the use of such methods as crop rotation and cover cropping, which nourish plants, foster species diversity, help combat climate change, prevent damage to valuable water resources, and protect farmers and farmersâ $ ™ families from exposure to harmful chemicals.

Why Organic Produce Is Better for Us Studies have linked the consumption of pesticides to health issues including cancer, birth defects and nervous system damage, says Sonya Lunder, senior analyst at the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not - for - profit research organization.

Parents may not recognize the potential for damage to their children's skeletal systems since many of the health effects of obesity manifest in more visible ways.

«The damage to New York's health care system and the delivery of health care would be staggering.

One of the points the letter asks members to make is that GNYHA wants to be a «part of the solution», and that future cuts will «further damage an already fragile health care system.»

In addition, the changes to our diets that health experts recommend to fight the obesity epidemic, less meat and dairy, less processed foods, and more fruit and vegetables, are the same changes that will make feeding a growing population easier with farming systems that cause far less environmental damage.

«As a college we are extremely worried that these reforms, if implemented in their current format, will lead to an increase in damaging competition, an increase in health inequalities, and to massively increased costs in implementing this new system.»

«I firmly believe that New York can develop an approach to marijuana regulation that addresses public health concerns while reducing the exposure of so many people, and particularly young people of color, to interactions with the criminal justice system that have much more damaging life consequences than marijuana use,» said state Sen. Liz Krueger (D - Manhattan), who's sponsored a bill that would legalize, regulate and tax pot.

Huckabee - who did serious damage to Romney's presidential hopes last January by winning the Iowa caucuses and has made clear his disdain for the former Massachusetts governor - told the crowd at the conservative conference that the Bay State health care system is a model for the kind of government - run health care President Obama wants to implement.

And public health experts believe that as many as 500 million poor people in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America are being slowly poisoned by long - term cumulative exposure to aflatoxins, which can stunt a child's growth, suppress the immune system and lead to liver damage or cancer.

Although the human health threats are unknown, animal studies have found evidence of damage to neurological, immune and reproductive systems.

Saatchi, which is owned by France's Publicis Groupe, SA, chose LifeStraw over a field of competitors that included a reusable controller to improve the distribution of IV fluids, a collapsible wheel that can be folded down for easier storage when not in use on bicycles or wheelchairs, an energy - efficient laptop designed for children in developing countries, a 3 - D display that uses special optics and software to project a hologramlike image of patient anatomy for cancer treatment, an inkjet printing system for fabricating tissue scaffolds on which cells can be grown, a visual prosthesis for bypassing a diseased or damaged eye and sending signals directly to the brain, books with embedded sound tracks to help educate illiterate adults on health issues, a phone that provides telecommunications coverage to poor rural populations in developing countries, and a brain - computer interface designed to help paralyzed people communicate via neural signals.

Raydiance's technology has attracted the attention of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which in July 2007 signed the company to a two - year cooperative research and development agreement that has allowed the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) to evaluate the use, safety and effectiveness of Raydiance's USP laser system in a number of areas, including the ablation of corneal tissues in refractive surgery and corneal repair; the administration of light therapy for treating cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes; and the removal of plaque on teeth without damaging the enamel.

Before scientists and engineers can realize the dream of using stem cells to create replacements for worn out organs and battle damaged body parts, they'll have to develop ways to grow complex three - dimensional structures in large volumes and at costs that won't bankrupt health care systems.

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This means that once they're in your system, they stay there, allowing for increased free radical damage and making you more vulnerable to health problems.

Your doctor may order an EMG (electromyogram) to look for nerve or muscle damage, says Matthew Barrett, MD, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville.

When we don't get enough, our cellular health is affected, which affects not only our immune system, but can also contribute to DNA damage.

We now know that certain mold causes a plethora of health issues, from chronic sinusitis to nervous system damage.

Unless a person's endocrine system is severely damaged, he or she should be able to transition to a low - carb diet over a period of a few months without any adverse health reactions and see weight loss and health improvements as the body adjusts.

«These give us phytonutrients, which have many antioxidant assets that can put a stop to cell damage, which helps strengthen our immune system, prevents cancer, has a positive effect on our hormones, and improves our overall health and vitality.»

Also, leaky gut syndrome (damaged intestine cells allowing things to pass into our systems that don't belong there causing INFLAMMATION) is THE main reason for ALL the «modern» (Neolithic) health disorders / diseases.

We have lost the art of eating, and it is damaging to our digestive system and overall health.

AGE products do considerable damage in the circulatory system and are increasingly associated with a range of adverse health effects from which diabetics suffer, including those leading to gangrene and blindness.

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.

So, you know, nothing better than putting yourself in the hands of an expert to carry it out with supplements that preserve your health and not damage your digestive system or your metabolism.

However, regular and excessive consumption of alcohol can be detrimental to overall health, and can play a huge role in damaging the heart, kidneys, and digestive system.

GS Support Program is a kit composed of nine formulas chosen for their ability to support the repair of damaged tissue, to restore immune system and eicosanoid balance and revitalize overall health in gluten sensitive individuals.

Gluten Sensitivity Support Kit * — 30 Day Program GS Support Program is a kit composed of nine formulas chosen for their ability to support the repair of damaged tissue, to restore immune system and eicosanoid balance and revitalize overall health in gluten sensitive individuals.

Chronic anxiety, like stress, is very damaging to your mental and physical health, temporarily shutting down your immune system

Segment from # 84 Ground zero of most health disorders • how the mucosa layer is key to immunity and good health • why inflammation accompanies illness • how toxins threaten gut health • how to protect our guts from disruptions to a healthy microbiome • how gut bacteria can regenerate cells that have been damaged • Why spore - forming probiotics were designed by nature to protect our systems

You've probably also heard about the potential health - damaging effects of gluten (another problematic compound found in wheat that can cause inflammation in your digestive system) in the news recently, but this blood sugar aspect we just covered is not talked about that often, and is yet another reason to reduce or eliminate wheat - based foods in your diet.

[1 - 3] Ashwagandha also improves communication between nerve cells and stimulates the body to heal nervous system damage, which is important for overall brain function and health.

This pineapple, lemon and ginger detox water improves liver functioning, gets rid of toxins in the body, improves skin health, improves immune system functioning, calms the mind, repairs damage to cells in the body, reduces inflammation, repairs tissues in the body, reduces stomach cramping, relieves gas and so much more.

And there are health risk associated with and being linked to GMO soy and unfermented soy based foods such as: breast cancer, thyroid disorders, kidney stones, autoimmune illnesses, immune system impairment, food allergies, impaired fertility and brain damage.

It may also be wrapped in PVC vinyl packaging, which creates dioxins as a by - product through production that are known to damage the hormonal system and cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization.

More ominously, the scientists warn that, «If we do nothing, endocrine disruptors may not only impact on human health but all the ecosystems including those on which we depend — if we compromise soil productivity and sustainability of our agricultural systems or cause imbalance in marine and freshwater ecosystems through damage to populations of top predators, ultimately, we threaten our own survival.»

Instead of coming up with a more robust combat system enemies seem to be able to absorb far more damage before their health starts to decline.

«For many teachers this exam factory culture is the final straw, not only for the huge amount of time it adds to their workload but also in the knowledge that it generates a stultifying education system that can damage the health of the children they teach.

And, still, as Lecker points out, the ability to do DAMAGE to the public school system and to many of its students is ENORMOUS and, indeed, too costly for the people of this nation and its overall health and vitality.

The association called the symptoms a «growing health problem» but said that «based on current evidence it is unlikely that the use of VDTs (video display terminals) causes permanent changes or damage to the eyes or visual system.»

Some are «systemic» reactions that they affect the whole body, others cause damage to the immune system and can lead to chronic health problems.

Bacteria from periodontal disease can weaken the immune system, cause heart, kidney, and liver damage, and contribute to other health - related issues.

[1] The parasite is commonly called «heartworm»; however, adults often reside in the pulmonary arterial system (lung arteries), as well as the heart, and a major effect on the health for the animal is a manifestation of damage to the lung vessels and tissues.

Please, understand here and now that it is not the heartworms that cause disease, but the other factors that damaged the dog's health / immune system to the point that they could no longer compensate for an otherwise tolerable parasite load.

Learn to read a pet food label and avoid foods with chemical preservatives (BHT, BHA, ethoxyquin) and animal and plant by - products that can damage a pet's immune system and do not help maintain health as much as foods with natural preservatives and no by - products.

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