Health, Microbes, and More
Male reproductive health is a big deal, whether it's erectile dysfunction or sperm count and quality. A huge problem is that sperm count in men has been dropping rapidly over the past few decades, and studies find that this 50% drop is occurring globally. Two recent studies found that pesticides are playing a role in ...continue reading "Pesticides and Male Reproductive Health"
Buyer beware when it comes to lawn care services. Lately I've been seeing a number of lawn care companies saying they offer "organic-based" or "organic weed-free lawn care" or "natural lawn care". Nope, nope, nope. These companies do NOT provide organic lawn care. Instead it's the same old routine of using toxic pesticides disguised with ...continue reading "Buyer Beware When It Comes to “Organic-Based” Lawn Care Services"
Great news! A good chemical-free way to prevent mosquitoes from bothering you when sitting outside is to just set up a fan nearby and turn it on. Mosquitos are weak flyers and this will keep them away. The head guy in the fight against mosquitos and West Nile Virus in NYC (Dr. Bajwa, a medical ...continue reading "Wind From A Fan Can Keep Mosquitoes Away"
A recent study found that indoor use of pesticides is associated with a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Especially in women. The researchers found that the longer the pesticide exposure time, the higher the risk, even among persons without any underlying risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension. This type of CKD, without ...continue reading "Indoor Use of Pesticides and Chronic Kidney Disease"
Artificial sweeteners are very popular, with sucralose (Splenda) being the most widely used artificial sweetener in the US. However, there is increasing evidence that these sweeteners are linked to health problems. Recently, a study found that basically all safety claims by the manufacturer of sucralose are nonsense (deceptive advertising!), and that the sweetener instead can ...continue reading "Health Risks From Popular Artificial Sweetener"
For years I've been concerned about spray foam insulation that is blown into attics and walls. Yes, it is promoted on popular home renovation shows. But what is not discussed is that the chemicals in the foam would be outgassing for years and the occupants of the home would be breathing it in. Finally, I'm ...continue reading "Serious Problems With Spray Foam Insulation Used In Homes"
A recent study may contribute to explaining why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rates are rising so rapidly in the US. The CDC reports that 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder as of 2020!! Researchers and physicians agree that things in the environment (e.g., pesticides) are playing a role in this increase. Even though ...continue reading "Pyrethroids and Autism Spectrum Disorder"
For years there has been much concern over chemicals that act as endocrine disruptors (hormone disruptors) in the personal products that we use on a daily basis. One big concern is whether these chemicals, such as parabens and phthalates, are causing breast cancer (as well as other harmful health effects). Because whatever you use on ...continue reading "Personal Care Products and Breast Cancer Risk"
The EPA has many serious problems, from protecting corporations and not consumers, to ignoring studies that find health problems with products or chemicals. Dr. Jennifer Liss Ohayon, a research scientist at Silent Spring Institute and Northeastern University, pointed out in a recent article that the EPA keeps approving pesticides linked to breast cancer. These pesticides ...continue reading "The EPA Is Still Approving Pesticides Linked To Breast Cancer"
Oh no... Back in 2017 a large study found that male sperm counts had dropped over 50% since the 1970s in North America, Europe, and Australia. Declining every year, year after year, for over 40 years. This has serious implications for fertility - if sperm counts drop too low, it's very difficult to conceive a ...continue reading "Sperm Counts Are Still Dropping Throughout the World"