Sentences with phrase «potential human health»

Responsible for the assessment of potential human health effects from exposure to environmental contaminants at and around hazardous waste sites

very little has been done to describe the potential human health impacts of this emerging disruptive technology.

Although much is being done to unravel the scientific and technical challenges around geoengineering, there have been few efforts to characterize the potential human health impacts of geoengineering, particularly with regards to SRM approaches involving stratospheric aerosols.

Lovett also referenced recent scientific data that confirmed the potential human health effects of mountaintop removal mining.

IANS: Climate change is causing toxic metals trapped in the sediment beds of the Hooghly estuary in the Indian Sunderbans to leach out into the water system due to changes in ocean chemistry, say scientists, warning of potential human health hazards.

«Dogs, who share our internal and external environments with us, are likely excellent indicators of potential human health concerns to BPA and other environmental chemicals,» the study authors write.

Because of theses potential human health hazards, veterinarians have developed reliable diagnostic procedures to help identify companion animal parasitic organisms.

Some of these compounds have been found to alter hormones or have other potential human health effects.

«It has potential human health impacts, for example.

Given those concerns and the ongoing shift to shale gas, Miller and her colleagues felt it was important to place into proper context the potential human health impacts of shale gas relative to coal.

Despite widespread concern about potential human health impacts from hydraulic fracturing, the lifetime toxic chemical releases associated with coal - generated electricity are 10 to 100 times greater than those from electricity generated with natural gas obtained via fracking, according to a new University of Michigan study.

«Emissions of particulate matter pumped into the air every single day by coal - fired power plants have greater potential human health impacts than any of the other chemicals we examined.»

Years later, in 2007, the EPA concluded that there were «potential human health risks» from drinking - water contamination, as well as risks to birds and other wildlife.

This sets the standard for the term Natural and stipulates: * Product must be made up of at least 95 percent truly natural ingredients or ingredients that are derived from natural sources * No ingredients with any potential suspected human health risks * No processes that significantly or adversely alter the purity / effect of the natural ingredients * Ingredients that come from a purposeful, renewable / plentiful source found in nature (flora, fauna, mineral) * Processes that are minimal and don't use synthetic / harsh chemicals or otherwise dilute purity * Non-natural ingredients only when viable natural alternative ingredient are unavailable and only when there are absolutely no suspected potential human health risks

consider the evidence available from both Australian and international scientific research into the potential human health effects of PFAS exposure; and

Andrew Batholomaeus, a consultant toxicologist at Australia's University of Canberra and the University of Queensland, states that «the potential human health consequences of discouraging the use of pyriproxyfen in drinking water storage and other mosquito - reduction programs is catastrophic with potential deaths and serious disease from otherwise avoidable malaria, dengue and other mosquito - borne diseases numbered in at least the hundreds of thousands.»

Not exact matches

During the interview, Krzanich talked up the potential of AI to be used in health care, suggesting that it can detect issues with people before a human can.

Whereas many animal charities draw funds primarily from within the movement (e.g., from other animal advocates and animal charities), GFI is seeking to reach potential donors whose primary interests are in environmental protection, the sustainability of the global food system, and human health.

To live in bodily health, to participate in loving human relationships, and to engage with society in physical, mental, moral, and spiritual adventures, is to bring the whole potential of one's life to full bloom.

This holds whether we are thinking of how to grow more grain in the tropics, reduce the birth rate, control inflation, stimulate economic growth, get rid of tooth decay, provide better health care, find some way to turn garbage into a useful resource, reduce air pollution, win the next election, avoid war with Russia, develop human potential, extend the length of life, or find a cure for cancer.

Effect of feeding systems on omega - 3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid and trans fatty acids in Australian beef cuts: potential impact on human health.

so often they just look at potential markers — but those don't always equate to diseases)- what was the health of the those being studied - I'm assuming the test subjects were people, but other studies done on animal subjects might not be as reliable as those done on humans.

Thus, lactic acid bacteria may have a great potential for promoting the health of both human beings and animals.

(See: The Potential Health Benefits Of Makapuno Coconut Byproduct) Previous studies done on coconut flakes and coconut flour have also shown that the dietary fiber of coconut can reduce cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum Cholesterol)

«Over a dozen studies show current human exposure to biologically active levels of this chemical, creating a potential for a variety of health implications.»

The number of potential combinations of substances, circumstances, and settings is mind - boggling, yet these synergies and their impacts on ecological and human health are essentially unknown!

While there is no concrete proof that BPA is harmful to humans, some tests by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the National Institutes of Health, as well as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that there could be potential issues that could arise due to over exposure of this chemical.

Benyshek is now researching the public health implications, the likely course of placentophagy throughout human evolution, whether placentas can treat mood disorders and hormonal imbalances, and any potential risks.

Chemicals with estrogenic activity «have been reported to have potential adverse health effects in mammals, including humans, especially in fetal and infant states,» says Dr. George Bittner, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Texas at Austin who has served on many National Institutes of Health phealth effects in mammals, including humans, especially in fetal and infant states,» says Dr. George Bittner, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Texas at Austin who has served on many National Institutes of Health pHealth panels.

As not all health care providers are fully informed on human lactation, you may find the following resources helpful in determining treatment options that are safe for breastfeeding and to check a medication's potential impact on breastmilk supply.

As a nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and public health professional, she believes that breastfeeding provides a critical opportunity for women and children to reach their full human potential.

We pre-screen potential donors to make sure that the donor human milk we provide is free of substances that could compromise the health of the critical babies we serve and assists us in processing milk in the most efficient manner possible.

The medical community has long warned against overusing antibiotics in farm animals because of the potential threat to human health.

Two concerns are often raised by potential donor milk recipients and health care providers regarding potential risks of using banked human milk:

The potential «eavesdropping» of bacteria on human hormones during pregnancy and labor led me to wonder how the use of synthetic hormones such as Pitocin, especially during stalled labor, might influence the microbiome and overall infant health.

NAMPA appears to imply that we should ignore advice such as this one issued on May 21st from Harvard's School of Public Health: «With increasing evidence of the potential harmful effects of BPA in humans, the authors believe further research is needed on the effect of BPA on infants and on reproductive disorders and on breast cancer in adults.»

In January, 2 On Your Side reported on accusations of potential wrongdoing lodged against Collins, which picked up national attention during the confirmation hearings of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Tom Price, who also bought the stocks.

SM: The federal [Department of] Health and Human Services [HHS] alerted me that they were in the process of reviewing what I call the convent school as a potential to house unaccompanied minors who are coming across the border.

«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.

Federal regulators described PFOA as «a chemical or material that is characterized by a perceived, potential, or real threat to human health or the environment or by a lack of published health standards» in the March 2014 document.

NJ Gov. Chris Christie is mentioned as a potential U.S. AG pick, and Dr. Ben Carson may head the Department of Health and Human Services.

Environmental Experts Warn of the Dangers of Giant Hogweed Giant Hogweed is a public health hazard that ranks higher than poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac in respect to its potential to harm humans.

«The only way that this uncertainty and fear can be addressed is by speedily defining all potential sources of the contamination, the nature of the contamination, the threat the contamination poses to human health and how far it has spread.»

«If [Health and Human Services] does nothing, we can not continue to hold up these hospitals,» Cuomo told reporters and a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers in the Red Room in the Capitol, citing the example of the two Brooklyn hospitals whose deteriorating financial condition has led to threats of potential closure and in the case of Interfaith, more than a year of tumultuous bankruptcy proceedings.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a letter responding to Cuomo that they've begun drafting «a potential agreement» based on New York's revisions, but there are «outstanding issues.»

Cooling off the insides of buildings is «where I think the greatest potential benefits are for improving human comfort and health,» he says.

The seemingly arcane study of bird senses holds huge potential to improve human health.

She emphasized, however, that lay people need not understand, for example, the mechanics of cellular signaling in order to appreciate the potential importance of those events to human health.

This article reviews the potential contributions and limitations of human rights to achieving greater equity in shaping the social determinants of health.

However, the same properties that allow nanotechnology to be valuable give it the potential to cause unforeseen consequences for ecological and human health.