Sentences with phrase «known human risk»

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We don't know, but real humans are at risk,» says Huang.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

It is a personal choice to take the risk that all the translations, the human decisions to select one book or another, was directed by the hand of an all - knowing being.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)-- also known as omega - 3 fatty acids — play a crucial role in human brain function, as well as normal growth and development, with research showing that they can also reduce inflammation in addition to helping lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

it doesn't fully address the difference between inorganic arsenic (which poses a health risk) vs. organic arsenic (which is not known to pose a health risk and is actually needed in low levels by the human body as noted here).

Premature infants who are fed with human milk decrease their risks of a serious and life - threatening intestinal infection known as necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC.

The pregnancy section would outline any known risks a given drug may pose to a fetus, while the lactation section would list any known details about «the drug's impact on milk production, what is known about the presence of the drug in human milk, and the effects on the breast - fed child.»

Psychologists of risk know that the human brain has trouble with low probability, high consequence risks though... We are much better adapted to understand relative risk anyway.

My rationale was that we know there are risks associated with artificial breastmilk and substantial benefits to human milk, particularly breastfeeding relationships.

In the Lactation subsection, the Risk summary will summarize what is known and unknown about the amount of drug likely to be present in human milk and any potential effect on breastfeeding infants.

«We know noise exposure has an effect on male fertility in animals, but our study is the first to show the risk of exposure to environmental noise on male infertility in humans.»

Although researchers do not yet know the biological significance of these discoveries, they say that fully cataloguing the genome may help them understand how genetic variations affect the risk of contracting diseases such as cancer as well as how humans grow from a single - celled embryo into an adult.

«Biofilms were rampant on the Mir space station and continue to be a challenge on the International Space Station, but we still don't really know what role gravity plays in their growth and development,» said Cynthia Collins, Ph.D., principal investigator for the study and assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. «Before we start sending astronauts to Mars or embarking on other long - term spaceflight missions, we need to be as certain as possible that we have eliminated or significantly reduced the risk that biofilms pose to the human crew and their equipment.»

«As a man's fertility potential is often known in early life, our work suggests that the fatherhood status may provide insight into a man's risk of cardiovascular disease and death later in his life,» the researchers wrote in the Sept. 26 issue of the journal Human Reproduction.

Using these data, researchers identified four new markers of primary sclerosing cholangitis risk on the human genome, bringing the total number of known predisposing locations to 20.

However, numerous human studies showing a causal association between TCE exposure and an increased risk for kidney cancer have led NTP to reevaluate and reclassify TCE as known to be a human carcinogen.

They also tracked Apolipoprotein E (APOE 4), a well - known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's, as well as lifetime cumulative exposure to unhealthy levels of PM2.5 — particles which are at least 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair and frequently cause the haze over urban areas.

BPA is no longer used in baby bottles and sippy cups in the United States, but the federal Food and Drug Administration has maintained the levels that may leach from canned goods into food do not pose a risk to human health.

One of these, Helicobacter pylori, is a pathogen that can cause stomach ulcers in humans and is the strongest known risk factor for gastric cancer.

So far there have been no reports of Parkinson's disease in human survivors of the H5N1 flu, Smeyne says, but because only a few years have passed since the first cases were reported, it's too early to know whether those infected are at increased risk.

Today, it is well known that human activities put larger animals at greater risk of extinction.

In small studies of humans, exposure to this compound was associated with an increased risk of the blood cancer non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but the HHS said it considered the evidence too limited to call pentachlorophenol a known carcinogen.

But humans are still no better than machines at eliminating bias, notes mathematician Cathy O'Neil, founder of the risk consulting and auditing firm O'Neil Risk Consulting & Algorithmic Auditing in New York Crisk consulting and auditing firm O'Neil Risk Consulting & Algorithmic Auditing in New York CRisk Consulting & Algorithmic Auditing in New York City.

«We know from many studies that good physical fitness reduces cardiovascular mortality, and that physical activity has a positive impact on cardiovascular risk factors following a rehab program,» said Maxime Caru, a doctoral student in human kinetics at UdeM and lead author of the study.

Mercury accumulation in fish poses well - known health risks to humans and wildlife, but fish mercury levels are highly variable and key factors driving this variability remain unclear.

In order to assess the risk posed by various chemicals, it is essential to know what the typical human exposure to a particular chemical is.

«We know from previous human studies that changes in gut bacterial composition correlate with the early development of type 1 diabetes, and that the interactions between bacterial networks may be a contributing factor in why some people at risk for the disease develop type 1 diabetes and others don't,» said Jessica Dunne, Director of Discovery Research at JDRF, which funded the study.

MCMH should not be swallowed and may readily cause skin and eye irritation but it is not known to pose major risks to human health and safety.

Blanch considers that knowing the source of the pollution is also important from a health - risk perspective, «given that human pathogens present in water are significantly more contagious than those of animal origin,» concludes the scientist.

BOSTON — A heated discussion broke out here today at the annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics over a hot - button topic: When will we know enough about rare cancer risk genes to begin routinely testing for them in patients with a family history of cancer?

And when humans do finally return, they will know much more about the risks and resources there — particularly where to find water that could be used to make fuel for rockets and oxygen to breathe.

Once again we have used our capabilities in human genetics to gain a new understanding of the root causes of a major disease, that appear to act independently of known environmental risk factors.

Most genes known to be associated with type 1 diabetes — including those currently considered the top two high - risk genes, which are the ones TEDDY screens for — are classified as human leukocyte antigen, or HLA genes.

Although it's not yet known whether regulatory T cells undergo the same conversion in humans, the finding gives a clearer picture of how diet and the immune system interact to shape cardiovascular risk.

«We were surprised to see that nearly half of the locations on the human genome known to contribute to lupus risk were also binding sites for EBNA2,» said Dr. Harley.

One could make an argument that since there's a lot we still don't know about Zika, based on the precautionary principle the games pose too great a risk to human health.

Gastric adenocarcinoma is the second leading cause of cancer - related death in the world, and Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial species that persistently colonizes the human stomach and induces chronic gastritis, is the strongest known risk factor for this malignancy.

«We don't yet know what the implications of more PAH oxidation products over the tropics are for future human or environmental health risk assessments.

These ways are with: Diet — eat more fruits and vegetables daily, including: foods rich in Vitamins A (leafy green vegetables), C (peppers, citrus fruits, berries, tropical fruits, broccoli and tomatoes), and E (almonds, spinach, wheat germ and sweet potato), Zinc (grass - fed beef, kefir, yogurt, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds); Lutein and zeaxanthin (spinach, kale and broccoli, and eggs), fish and omega 3 — eating fish 3 times a week is in total co-relation to cataract health and can lower the risk of cataracts; Supplements (it's preferable to get your nutrients from food, but it's not always possible) such as bilberry which is used traditionally to help protect against cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration; Sun protection — make sure to wear eye protection whenever out in the sun to help reduce the risk of eye health issues; Lifestyle modifications — smoking and drinking are known health risks, but also for the eyes; and the possible upcoming Eye Drop intervention — drops containing Lanosterol have been tested on 3 dogs that cleared their vision after 6 weeks of using these drops — unfortunately, it's not yet available for human use at this time.

Some of the mysteries of how and why plants improve human health may never be solved, but we do know that eating these foods is one of the best things you can do to decrease chronic disease risk!

CHAPTER 1 Indications, Screening, and Contraindications Associated with Bariatric Surgeries Obesity Trends and Consequences Criteria for Bariatric Surgery in Adults Contraindications to Bariatric Surgery CHAPTER 2 Types and History of Bariatric Surgery Broad Categories of Bariatric Procedures History and Time - line of Bariatric Surgery Procedures Restrictive - Malabsorptive Surgery: Roux - en Y Gastric Bypass Purely Restrictive Bariatric Procedures Purely Malabsorptive Procedures Experimental or Investigational Procedures CHAPTER 3 Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Complications of Bariatric Surgery Consequences of Surgery Which May Impact Nutritional Status CHAPTER 4 Perioperative Nutrition Recommendations for Bariatric Surgery Patients Multidisciplinary Approach Prior to Surgery Preoperative Nutrition Guidelines Postoperative Nutrition Assessment and Follow - up Diet Progression Recommendations for Adjustable Gastric Band Diet Progression Recommendations for Roux - en Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy Diet Progression Recommendations for Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Exercise CHAPTER 5 The Power of Protein: What the Nutrition Professional Should Know Overview Role of Protein in the Body Sources of Protein Digestion and Absorption of Protein Digestion Rate Upper Limits of Protein Digestion Liver Processing and Elimination Protein Requirements in Humans Beneficial Roles of Protein: Muscle Protein Synthesis, Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis, Thermogenesis and Satiety Muscle Protein Synthesis and Maintenance of Lean Body Mass Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis Thermogenesis and Satiety Protein Malnutrition Preoperative Risk of Protein Malnutrition Postoperative Risk of Protein Malnutrition Protein Prescription for the Bariatric Patient Treatment for Protein Malnutrition in the Bariatric Patient The «30 gram» Protein Myth Liquid or Powder Protein Supplements The Patient's Role Conclusions CHAPTER 6 Micronutrient Deficiencies Associated with Bariatric Surgery Overview Water Soluble Vitamins Thiamin: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Thiamin Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Thiamin: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Vitamin B12: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Vitamin B12: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Folate (folic acid): Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Folate Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Folate: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Fat Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Vitamin A Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Vitamin A: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Vitamin D and Calcium: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Vitamin D and Calcium Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Vitamin D and Calcium: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Minerals Iron: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Iron Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Iron: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Zinc: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Zinc Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Zinc: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Copper: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Copper Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Copper: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Selenium: Overview, Food Sources, Digestion and Metabolism Selenium Deficiency: Signs and Symptoms Selenium: Assessment and Treatment of Deficiency Conclusions References Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary Self Assessment Questions Answer Key to Self Assessment Questions Explanations to Self - Assessment Questions About The Author About Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc..

«A decade after we took a risk in backing a film centered around a slide show presentation and one human's quest to awaken global consciousness about our changing planet, we are proud to bring global audiences a promising update: that a future powered by clean, safe, renewable, inexpensive, non-polluting energy is no longer a dream but a very attainable reality,» Participant Media Founder and Chairman Jeff Skoll said in the statement.

In this plucky contemporary rendition of an ancient Buddhist folktale, Kapi the monkey king knows that human greed for the mangoes will destroy their home, and risks his life to save his people.

As human beings we are naturally risk adverse and potential readers like to know that others have previously read and enjoyed the book.

Life inevitably presents a human with risk (outcome known, probabilities known), uncertainty (outcomes known, probabilities unknown) and ignorance (outcomes unknown, probabilities therefore not computable).

No, humans are not at risk from catching lungworms from puppies or dogs, but they can be infected if they eat contaminated snails / frogs or some crustaceans or if there is snail / slug secretions on vegetables or other foodstuffs that haven't been thoroughly washed.

The health risks to humans from these chemical additives are well known, and many people go out of their way to avoid them.

We know little about the specific stimuli that make plasma cell tumors develop but in humans, risk factors include exposure to petroleum products and radiation.

In many cases, the cause of pancreatitis is unknown, but eating foods that are unusual (such as human food or garbage) or high in fat is known to increase the risk for acute pancreatitis.

After testing feral cats in Northern Florida for FIV, FeLV, and nine other infectious organisms, a 2002 study concluded that «feral cats assessed in this study posed no greater risk to human beings or other cats than pet cats.»