Sentences with phrase «reproductive system damage»

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«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 is another situation where immediate medical attention is needed to prevent damage to the reproductive system.

Scientists have linked BPA to a growing list of ailments: cancer, reproductive and cardiovascular system disorders (including damage to the prostate gland, infertility and early puberty), brain and neurological system dysfunctions, behavioral problems, diabetes and obesity.

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine points out that this effect has been linked to «genetic damage, reproductive defects, cancer, neurological degeneration and nervous system dysfunction, immune system dysfunction, cognitive effects, protein and peptide damage, kidney damage, and developmental effects...

A small amount of BPA has been shown to damage hormonal systems in males and females, contributing to reproductive diseases and cancer.

The NACOB Regional Boss, stated that drugs could damage both the brain and the reproductive system of the adolescent youth and cited that the 2014 statistics by the NCB indicated about 10,974 youth were in the rehabilitation centres in the country because of drugs.

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

Studies with lab animals have linked pyrethroid exposure to damage of the thyroid, liver and nervous system, as well as impairment of behavioral development, changes in the immune system and disruption of reproductive hormones, according to the 2006 EPA review.

Animal tests studies of PBDEs have revealed the potential for damaging the developing brain and the reproductive system.

As with humans, the disease can seriously damage the reproductive system, causing infertility, abortion, inflammation of the testicles, and sterility, as well as high fevers and problems in the respiratory and digestive systems.

Untreated chlamydia can cause permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system, leading to fertility problems and preterm birth.

Research links certain VOCs to damage in the reproductive system, liver, kidneys and more.

Vegetable oils are extremely damaging to the reproductive system and the developing bodies of unborn babies and children.

Along with all estrogenic chemicals, soy is established as extensively damaging to the reproductive system of both females and males.

These include altered and / or decreased immune system function (possibly linked to infections and allergies), collagen loss (think wrinkles), decreased muscle synthesis, increased abdominal fat, bone breakdown, decreased intestinal immunity (possibly leading to GI infections), damage to the lining of the intestines (or leaky gut syndrome), increased stomach acid secretion (think heartburn and ulcers), hippoacampus destruction (leading to problems with circadian rhythm, memory, and causing a feed - forward vicious stress cycle), increased blood pressure, thyroid hormone imbalances, «shutdown» of the reproductive system (possibly leading to miscarriage or infertility), and more.

They may include thyroid damage, immune system breakdown, reproductive disorders (including infertility), ADD / ADHD and other behavioral and learning disabilities, as well as depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.

This creates highly damaging effects on your endocrine system, creating both developmental and reproductive risks.

Excess consumption of polyunsaturated oils has been shown to contribute to a large number of disease conditions including increased cancer and heart disease; immune system dysfunction; damage to the liver, reproductive organs and lungs; digestive disorders; depressed learning ability; impaired growth; and weight gain.31

Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, beta - carotene, and selenium, help protect cells in the reproductive system from damage by oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress (the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants) damage the reproductive system --- and have been linked to problems with sperm motility, number, and DNA damage.

Problems associated with GMO foods include: gastrointestinal problems, immune system issues, reproductive damage, and conditions that affect organ function.

Parabens are nowhere near as well researched as BPA or phthalates, but their damaging, unnatural consequences seem to be nearly identical, mostly including rampant damage to the all - important human reproductive system.

These illnesses include cancers of virtually every organ system of the body, as well as leukemia, liver disease, pulmonary damage, anemia and blood changes, nervous system disease, immune system damage, psychological damage, reproductive and fertility impairment, and kidney dysfunction.

In addition to causing abnormally small heads (microcephaly) and neurological problems, it seems that the virus can also damage infants» hearts, digestive systems, and reproductive organs.

Light - coloured whale species living in polar regions, such as beluga, may suffer short - term damage to vision and immune systems, and increased risk of disease and reproductive failure.

Kristof explains that damage to the reproductive system starts in utero, passed from mother to fetus:

Criteria Description PRIORITY Carcinogenicity Potential to cause cancer Endocrine Disruption Potential to negatively effect hormone function and impact development Mutagenicity Potential to damage DNA Teratogenicity Potential to harm fetus Reproductive Toxicity Potential to negatively impact reproductive system ADDITIONAL Acute Toxicity Potential to cause harm upon initial, short term exposure Chronic Toxicity Potential to cause harm upon repeated, long - term exposures Irritation of Skin and Mucous Membranes Potential to irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory system Sensitization Potential to cause allergic reaction upon exposure to skin or airways Other Any additional characteristic (e.g., flammability, skin penetration potential, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous criteria

Even without symptoms, untreated chlamydia can damage your reproductive system, cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or lead to infertility.

Untreated gonorrhea can damage your reproductive system, increase your risk of getting or giving HIV, cause epididymitis, or lead to infertility.

Even without symptoms, if you have gonorrhea and you don't get it treated, it can cause other health problems: Untreated gonorrhea can damage your reproductive system, increase your risk of getting or giving HIV, cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or lead to infertility.

Even without symptoms, if you have chlamydia and you don't get it treated it can damage your reproductive system, cause epididymitis, or lead to infertility.