Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup. Since its first use in 1974, it has grown to become the most widely used herbicide in the United States. That’s why it comes with little surprise that Roundup has been the subject of several studies regarding its potential to …
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains the most common cause of death in very premature babies after around two weeks of age. The range of mortality rate in NEC is between 10% and 66% of infants who weigh less than 1,500 g, depending on how severe the disease is.
Research suggests that one can get ovarian cancer when talcum powder is used in the genital area. On how exactly talcum powder does this, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is possible that talc can cause an inflammatory response that ultimately leads to the development of cancer.&…
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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.