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09/21/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study Links Prenatal DEHP Exposure to Gene Changes Associated With Autism, ADHD
Researchers led by the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health have reported associations between elevated prenatal exposure to a common plastic additive and epigenetic changes in hundreds of genes, alongside increased signs of autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in young children, according to the published research. The study, published in the journal Med and reported […]
09/16/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Review Links Pesticide Exposure to Oxidative Stress and Chronic Disease
A review published in Antioxidants analyzes how environmental pollutants, including pesticides, amplify oxidative stress, defined as an imbalance between reactive oxygen species and the body’s ability to detoxify them. According to Beyond Pesticides, which reported on the review on September 11, 2026, the authors state that pollutant classes converge on mitochondrial electron transport disruption, NADPH […]
09/12/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Prolonged Sitting Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk, Study Finds
A new large-scale analysis has found that the way people sit – not just how much time they spend seated – may influence their risk of dying from cancer. According to findings published in PLOS Medicine, prolonged, uninterrupted sitting was associated with a 9% higher risk of cancer death, with effects observed across overall incidence and obesity-related […]
09/08/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Berberine Comparable to Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes Management, Study Finds
Study Overview A recent randomized controlled trial has reported that the natural compound berberine produces blood sugar reductions comparable to those of metformin, the standard first-line pharmaceutical treatment for Type 2 diabetes. According to the study report, which was detailed in the provided context, the trial found no statistically significant difference in the reduction of […]
09/01/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Yeast beta-glucan supplement strengthens antitumor immunity in obese mice, study finds
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin found that a yeast-based dietary supplement boosted cancer-fighting immune responses in obese laboratory mice, according to a study published Aug. 22 in the journal Cell Reports. The study, led by Associate Professor Frederick Sheedy of Trinity’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology and Professor Helen Roche of […]
08/29/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Meta-Analysis Finds Higher ALS Risk in Workers Exposed to Pesticides
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine found that individuals with occupational exposure to pesticides face a 61% higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). According to the study, exposure to herbicides was associated with a 71% increased risk. The analysis covered studies published between 1990 and 2025 […]
08/27/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Reducing Exercise as You Age Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Study Links Decline in Physical Activity to Higher Cancer Risk A study published in BMC Medicine has found that reducing vigorous exercise by a few minutes a day as people age is associated with a 15% increased risk of cancer, according to researchers from University College London. The analysis examined 59,218 participants — 55% female […]
08/26/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk; Occupational Activity Associated With Increased Risk, Study Says
A systematic review of 74 studies published in Lancet Public Health found that leisure-time physical activity is associated with a 24% lower risk of dementia, while occupational physical activity is linked to a 20% increased risk, according to researchers led by the University of Southern California. The analysis, which covered more than 4.2 million participants […]
08/22/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Seven-Day Meditation Retreat Linked to Brain and Blood Changes, Report Says
A report published Aug. 17, 2026, by NaturalHealth365 described a study in which 20 healthy adults underwent functional MRI scans and blood draws before and after a seven-day meditation retreat at the University of California, San Diego. According to the report, the retreat combined intensive meditation, reconceptualization exercises, and open-label healing rituals, and the measurements […]
08/13/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study Finds Glyphosate Exposure Affects Rat Offspring Across Generations
Researchers from Argentina report in a study published Aug. 6, 2026, in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology that perinatal exposure to glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides causes developmental alterations in rats across two generations. The study detected glyphosate residues in amniotic fluid, confirming transplacental transfer, and found that male offspring were more vulnerable than female offspring, according […]
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