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The side effects of inhaling Roundup range from minor nose and throat irritation to breathing difficulties and possibly even death. Aside from these signs however, Roundup is also known for causing a broad range of Roundup exposure symptoms that can be mild and severe, or even life-threatening health concerns, such as cancer. Several studies have […]
Several news about certain cow’s milk-based formula products causing a dangerous disease called necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC have been spreading like wildfire lately. Unfortunately, these news are not baseless and are actually backed up by research. Recent studies have indicated a potential link between baby formula products such as Enfamil and Similac and NEC in […]
The effects of talcum powder on lungs include difficulty breathing, decreased lung function, lung scarring, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, mesothelioma, bronchial cancer, and lung cancer. Talcum powder is made from talc, a naturally occurring mineral that is often contaminated with asbestos, a substance that is proven to cause cancer and pulmonary diseases when inhaled. Asbestos was […]
The survival rate for NEC is around 44%. This means that even with the medical advancement in neonatal care, survival rates in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) stays low and mortality among infants with the condition remains high. These survival rates, however, may be affected by several factors, including the severity of the disease, immune […]
Roundup stays active in the soil anywhere between one and 174 days. This means that the chemicals found in Roundup can linger in soil for a couple of months or even more than a year. However, the duration of its degradation can still depend on several factors, including soil composition and environmental conditions such as […]
Paraquat tongue is the term for the damaging effects caused by paraquat ingestion in the tongue. It is usually the first symptom that is indicative of the intentional or unintentional swallowing of the popular herbicide. Years of research have exposed the plethora of adverse effects that paraquat can cause. But the toxic herbicide’s link to […]
Pain after a knee replacement surgery may vary from patient to patient, and may last anywhere between three and six months. However, experiencing excessive pain beyond this period may mean that an individual is suffering from chronic pain. Needless to say, this can be devastating for anyone. After all, the very purpose of undergoing a […]
Yes, you can take NAC everyday. However, it is worth noting that N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any other purpose except to treat acetaminophen toxicity. Therefore, there are no official guidelines on the safe dose of NAC. But common doses were utilized across clinical studies evaluating NAC […]
The disadvantages of knee replacement surgery include wear in artificial knee joints, complications involving anesthesia, deep vein thrombosis, infection, as well as knee stiffness and loss of motion, to name a few. These cases are also potential reasons for a revision surgery. And although the procedure can be done if necessary, revision surgery is a […]
Paraquat lung is a term for a disease caused by exposure to paraquat dichloride, a popular weed killer used by farmers in many countries around the globe. As is clear from the word itself, the condition affects the lungs and is related to bacterial pneumonia as well as respiratory failure. Although used in many countries, […]