Toxic derivatives of fluoride in plasters and bandages (and other medical products)
2024-04-17 16:03:26
A few days ago I posted about perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), un endocrine disruptor -substance that alters the body’s hormonal system- that can be ingested through the foods that we eat.
I did it in the post titled Fish, shellfish and eggs carry a contaminant that can cause diabetes. I focused on the foodsbut that family of toxic chemicals They can be found in everyday supplies, even in medical devices.
And new analysis reveals the presence of PFASfrom the same family as PFOS, in 26 of the 40 brands of plasters and bandages analyzed.
40 bandages were tested in a laboratory certified by the Environmental Protection Agency from the United States (US) and found PFAS levels ranging from 11 to 328 parts per million (ppm).
Of course, the bandages are placed on open wounds and therefore it is worrying to know that we may unknowingly be exposed to these contaminants.
PFAS stands for perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances, and they contain a strong carbon-fluorine bond that allows them to accumulate over time in the environment and in the bodies of animals and people, which poses health risks.
One in 10 young players are at risk of problem gambling
2024-05-03 09:53:11
The end of adolescence is a period conducive to experimenting with games of money and chance (JAH), according to a study by the Observatory of Drugs and Drug Addiction (OFDT). Among 17-year-olds who have gambled at least once in the last twelve months, one in 10 players are at risk of problem gambling.
The ESCAPAD survey (survey on health and consumption during the defense preparation call), set up by the OFDT, is carried out among all 17-year-old adolescents summoned to the Defense and Citizenship Day ( JDC). For the first time in 2011, the survey included a module of questions on the theme of JAH which was then renewed during the 2017 and 2022 surveys, thus offering an evolution of practices in adolescence over the past decade. Following a first publication of the main results in the fall of 2023 which focused in particular on highlighting the major developments in the practice of JAH occurring over the period 2011-2022, a new note offers a detailed analysis of the players in 2022 .
Key results
– Scratch games constitute the first type of gambling (JAH) practiced by adolescents aged 17 (one in five adolescents),
False publication: no, opossums will not eradicate Lyme disease
#False #publication #opossums #eradicate #Lyme #disease
A veterinarian says opossums won’t help us in our fight against Lyme disease, even if they eat ticks.
A false publication that went viral on Facebook in the name of the Chambly Hospital falsely asserted that opossums were “specialists in the eradication of ticks” and that they thus became an “ally[s] size of our pets.
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“It does indeed eat ticks, because it does not tolerate the presence of ticks on its skin, but in reality it is not going to help us fight Lyme disease, it is not resistant either, it’s just that “it is not conducive to having it because it quickly gets rid of its ticks,” said veterinarian Claudia Gilbert, in an interview on the show The Balance Sheet.
This little marsupial has been found in Quebec for several years. It comes more from southern Quebec and the United States, but with climate change, we see it moving back into the province, and it is now established mainly on the South Shore of Montreal and in Montérégie.
30 thousand people suffer from bipolar disorders. A conference in Cagliari
European Network on Bipolar Disorders’ Standalone Meeting Held in Cagliari
The University Hospital of Cagliari is currently hosting the “Standalone meeting” of the European Network on bipolar disorders, an event that aims to address the pressing issue of bipolar disorders in the region. With around thirty thousand Sardinians affected by the disorder, the economic cost amounts to approximately 180 million euros annually.
The two-day conference, which started today at 11am, is being held at the Faculty of Economics, in via Sant’Ignazio 76, and is expected to draw around forty researchers from all over Europe, as well as Sardinian specialists, doctoral students, and post-graduate students. The event will focus on priorities of clinical and basic research, scientific planning on bipolar disorder, and the economic and social impact of the disease.
Mirko Manchia, psychiatrist at the AOU of Cagliari and director of the School of Specialization, highlighted the importance of the conference in advancing research on bipolar disorder. Despite the significant clinical and socioeconomic implications of the disorder, there is still much progress to be made in understanding the biological bases, identifying new treatments, and developing prevention strategies.
The European Network on bipolar disorders promotes research at various levels,
The Actual Number of Steps Needed for Fitness Revealed in This Study: Its Less than 10,000
The Actual Number of Steps Needed for Fitness Revealed in This Study: It’s Less than 10,000
The Underrated Benefits of Walking Less Than 5,000 Steps a Day
Walking is one of the most accessible forms of physical activity and offers considerable health benefits. Regular walking, even if it’s just 15 to 30 minutes a day, can boost the production of molecules that are crucial for brain health. It increases oxygenation of your blood, supports lung and visual cortex health, and even aids in digestion. Moreover, walking can fend off heart disease and strengthen muscles without the strain of more intense exercise.
How Many Steps Should You Aim For?
While the myth of the 10,000-step goal persists—originally a marketing strategy for a pedometer advertisement—recent research suggests that a much lower number might be just as beneficial. The European Society of Cardiology conducted what they call “the largest study in the world” on this topic and found that “the more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk less than 5,000 steps a day.” This study identified that as few as 3,867 steps daily are sufficient to lower risks of premature death and heart disease.
Urinary Incontinence Solutions and Strategies for Bladder Control: Expert Tips and Treatment Options
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary, involuntary loss of urine. Urinary incontinence can be a temporary condition due to an underlying medical condition. It can range from discomfort caused by loss of urine to heavy and frequent urination.
According to the National Association for Continence, more than 25 million American adults suffer from temporary or chronic urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence can occur at any age, but is more common among women over 50.
Research has found that at least half of people with urinary incontinence do not discuss their conditions with their health care providers, when there is no need to be embarrassed. If you suffer from bladder leakage, rest assured that you are not alone with this health problem.
Bladder leakage, or urinary incontinence, affects women and men of all ages, and is more common later in life.
Causes and types
Dr. Edward says. Edward James Wright, MD, MD, director of urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center – Urinary incontinence (UI) is definitely a very important disease and worth discussing in the complex interaction between the brain, the system nerves and pelvic organs. There are many causes of urinary incontinence,
Upsurge in whooping cough in Europe, call for increased vigilance in France
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection whose transmission occurs mainly within the family or in communities through contact with a sick person with a cough. Even though the number of cases of whooping cough has decreased significantly since the introduction of the vaccine, the bacteria continues to circulate. Infants too young to be vaccinated and adolescents and adults who have lost vaccine protection are the most affected populations. Outside our borders, Europe is currently experiencing an upsurge in cases of whooping cough with significant epidemics in Croatia, Denmark and the United Kingdom and significant increases in Belgium, Spain and Germany. In France, since the start of 2024, around twenty grouped cases (or clusters) have been reported to Public Health France in 8 French regions versus 2 grouped cases in a single region (Ile-de-France) for throughout 2023. Given this clear increase in the number of cluster cases reported, Public Health France remains vigilant and recalls the importance of vaccination to protect people at risk of serious forms.
A resumption of the circulation of whooping cough begins in France
Whooping cough progresses in cycles of recrudescence every 3 to 5 years. In France, surveillance data from the RENACOQ network (the hospital pertussis surveillance network) have shown six epidemic peaks in recent years: 1997,
Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Unlike other spinal diseases, ankylosing spondylitis worsens at rest and improves with activity. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Over the whole country the sky will be mostly clear, but from the afternoon the clouds will increase. The lowest morning temperature is expected to be between 7 and 17 degrees, and the highest daytime temperature will be between 21 and 29 degrees. The temperature difference between day and night will be very large, about 15-20 degrees, so you should take care of your health.
Today’s health=The first Saturday in May each year is “World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day”. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Evaluation Service, there were 52,616 patients in 2022, and the trend is increasing every year. In particular, male patients are 2.5 times more numerous than female patients and, unlike other spinal diseases, it mainly affects young people.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of spondyloarthritis characterized by inflammation of the spine and its insertions. Although the exact cause has not yet been revealed, it is known that the probability of developing the disease is relatively higher if you have the HLA-B27 gene,
Tut gut! celebrates ten years of healthy business 2024-05-03 22:33:26
LR Schleritzko: “Tut gut!” currently supports around 70 companies and thus ensures a healthy working atmosphere
St. Pölten (OTS) – Lower Austria’s employees spend a large part of their lives at work. Promoting health precisely and precisely there is one of the central programs of “Tut gut!” health care. “Company health promotion is more than just a fruit basket. “It actively supports employees in staying healthy and creates safe, stimulating and pleasant working and living conditions in order to achieve the goal of a healthy working atmosphere,” emphasized State Councilor Ludwig Schleritzko and “Tut gut!” managing director Alexandra Pernsteiner recently. Kappl as part of a networking meeting of all “healthy companies” supported by “Tut gut!” in the NV-Forum St. Pölten.
The motto of the anniversary event was “Let’s stay tuned”. And so it was obvious that beach volleyball vice world champion and beach volley double European champion Clemens Doppler provided a real boost of motivation for the invited project managers and health representatives of the “Healthy Companies” with his keynote speech “With consistent discipline for success”.
In any case, ten years of “Healthy Business” in Lower Austria have had an impact: around 70 companies are currently active in the “Tut gut!” health care program,