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05/10/2025

Carry your own steel water bottles.

🚫 You shouldn't drink bottled water.

New researsh shows the health risks are chronic and vastly underestimated.

A study has revealed that drinking bottled water daily may expose people to tens of thousands of microscopic plastic particles annually—posing potentially serious long-term health risks.

Concordia University PhD researcher Sarah Sajedi analyzed over 140 scientific papers and found that those who regularly drink bottled water ingest about 90,000 more microplastic and nanoplastic particles each year than those who drink primarily from the tap.

These tiny plastic fragments, shed from single-use bottles during manufacturing, transport, and storage, are invisible to the naked eye but may pass through the body’s natural barriers and enter the bloodstream and organs.

Once inside the body, these particles can cause chronic inflammation, hormone disruption, reproductive problems, and even contribute to neurological damage and cancer, though many long-term impacts remain poorly understood due to a lack of standardized testing. Sajedi calls for increased public education on the chronic risks of bottled water, emphasizing that it should be reserved for emergencies, not daily use. While global regulations are reducing plastic bags and straws, water bottles remain largely unregulated despite their direct link to plastic ingestion. “The issue is not acute toxicity—it is chronic toxicity,” Sajedi warns.

Source: Sajedi, S., An, C., & Chen, Z. (2025). Unveiling the hidden chronic health risks of nano- and microplastics in single-use plastic water bottles: A review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, June 14, 2025.

16/09/2025

Cleaning with Chemicals is the "New Smoking"

People who clean regularly face the same lung damage as long-term smokers.

A long-term study has revealed that people who regularly use cleaning sprays or work in cleaning professions experience a significantly faster decline in lung function than those who don’t.

Conducted by researchers at the University of Bergen and published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the 20-year study tracked over 6,000 participants and found that women who cleaned—whether at home or professionally—had lung function deterioration similar to smoking nearly 20 pack-years of ci******es (smoking a pack a day for 20 years).

The chemicals in cleaning products appear to cause chronic irritation in the airways, leading to lasting respiratory damage over time.

Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC)—key measures of lung health—declined faster in women who cleaned compared to those who didn’t. Asthma was also more common among women who cleaned, though the same effects were not seen in men.

Researchers emphasized that many cleaning chemicals may be unnecessary, recommending microfiber cloths and water as safer alternatives. They also called for stricter regulation of cleaning products to minimize inhalation risks and protect long-term lung health.

Source:
Svanes, Ø., et al. (2018). Cleaning at Home and at Work in Relation to Lung Function Decline and Airway Obstruction. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

08/09/2025

No, diet soda is *not* good for you.

One can of artificially sweetened soft drink daily may increase diabetes risk by more than a third​​

Researchers followed more than 36,000 people participants for nearly 14 years and found that drinking just one artificially sweetened beverage a day raised the risk of developing type 2 diabetes more than drinking regular sugary sodas. While sugary drinks increased diabetes risk by 23%, the risk for diet drinks was even higher, even after accounting for factors like weight, age, lifestyle, and body fat. That’s because, unlike sugary drinks, the link between diet sodas and diabetes doesn’t seem to be explained by weight gain alone.

The researchers believe artificial sweeteners may disrupt the gut microbiome, confuse the body’s insulin response, or interfere with how we regulate blood sugar, even though they contain no actual sugar. In other words, your body may react to the fake sweetness in ways that still throw off its normal metabolic balance. The study didn’t single out specific sweeteners, but commonly used ones include aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin, ingredients found in many popular “diet” or “zero” drinks. Previous studies have shown these can alter gut bacteria or even spike insulin levels, possibly setting the stage for glucose intolerance and eventually diabetes. While more research is needed to fully understand the exact mechanisms, the message is clear: switching to diet drinks may not be the safe alternative many assume.

Read the full paper in the journal, Diabetes and Metabolism: The association of sweetened beverage intake with risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study.

03/09/2025

Cola or Diet Cola. Both are not good for us. But Diet Cola with artificial sweeteners causes more damage to the gut leading to Diabetes...

No, diet soda is *not* good for you.

One can of artificially sweetened soft drink daily may increase diabetes risk by more than a third​​

Researchers followed more than 36,000 people participants for nearly 14 years and found that drinking just one artificially sweetened beverage a day raised the risk of developing type 2 diabetes more than drinking regular sugary sodas. While sugary drinks increased diabetes risk by 23%, the risk for diet drinks was even higher, even after accounting for factors like weight, age, lifestyle, and body fat. That’s because, unlike sugary drinks, the link between diet sodas and diabetes doesn’t seem to be explained by weight gain alone.

The researchers believe artificial sweeteners may disrupt the gut microbiome, confuse the body’s insulin response, or interfere with how we regulate blood sugar, even though they contain no actual sugar. In other words, your body may react to the fake sweetness in ways that still throw off its normal metabolic balance. The study didn’t single out specific sweeteners, but commonly used ones include aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin, ingredients found in many popular “diet” or “zero” drinks. Previous studies have shown these can alter gut bacteria or even spike insulin levels, possibly setting the stage for glucose intolerance and eventually diabetes. While more research is needed to fully understand the exact mechanisms, the message is clear: switching to diet drinks may not be the safe alternative many assume.

Read the full paper in the journal, Diabetes and Metabolism: The association of sweetened beverage intake with risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study.

18/08/2025

Early exposure is the key.

50% of American children test positive for allergies. Almost no Amish children do.

A growing body of research is revealing that Amish children living on traditional farms are among the least-allergic populations in the developed world.

Need proof? Studies show that only about 7% of Amish children test positive for common allergens compared to over 50% of kids in the general U.S. population.

Scientists believe the key lies in the Amish way of life: early, constant exposure to barns, animals, and even unpasteurized milk appears to train their immune systems to stay calm in the face of harmless allergens. This phenomenon, known as the “farm effect,” drastically reduces the risk of asthma and allergies.

Comparisons with other similar groups—like the Hutterites and Old Order Mennonites—highlight the crucial role of environment over genetics.

Unlike Amish children, Hutterite kids grow up on large, industrialized farms where they're less exposed to animals and barn dust. This difference leads to dramatically higher rates of asthma among Hutterites (21.3% vs. just 5.2% in the Amish). Lab studies have even shown that dust from Amish homes protects mice from asthma, while dust from Hutterite homes does the opposite.

The research points to one powerful conclusion: early microbial exposure in traditional farm environments may hold the secret to preventing allergic diseases.

the paper
Ober C, Sperling AI, von Mutius E, Vercelli D. Immune development and environment: lessons from Amish and Hutterite children. Curr Opin Immunol. 2017 Oct;48:51-60.

12/08/2025

Healthcare isn’t complete without mental healthcare. covers treatment of mental health disorders & substance use disorders for the beneficiaries in the empanelled hospitals.

12/06/2025

Try to avoid these chemical filled lipsticks which cause irreversible damage to vital organs of the body.

19/05/2025

Titanium Dioxide is dangerous. Don't get attracted to the bright colored skittles. Warn your kids about the danger.

A lawsuit claims that Skittles are toxic enough to "change DNA"

In case you missed it, Skittles, the iconic candy with the tagline "taste the rainbow," is at the center of a legal controversy.

A class-action lawsuit filed in northern California alleges that the candy contains titanium dioxide, a chemical linked to genotoxicity, or DNA damage. The lawsuit claims this ingredient renders Skittles "unfit for human consumption" and puts consumers at risk of health issues they were unaware of.

Plaintiff Jenile Thames, from San Leandro, California, is suing Mars Inc., the maker of Skittles, for allegedly failing to warn consumers about these risks despite publicly committing in 2016 to phase out titanium dioxide.

Mars has not commented on the lawsuit, but the company previously stated it would comply with France's 2019 ban on the chemical.

Titanium dioxide is commonly used to enhance colors in food products, but concerns over its safety have grown in recent years.

Learn more: https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/usa-skittles-manufacturer-is-sued-over-ingredient-which-allegedly-can-damage-vital-organs-dna/

25/04/2025

The Indian Government needs to follow such rules for the sake of future generations.

02/04/2025

02/04/2025

Embracing neurodiversity is crucial for fostering an inclusive & compassionate society. Let’s raise awareness on to promote understanding and support, ensuring everyone feels valued and included.

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