Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Emit Carcinogens

According to researchers, energy-saving light bulbs release cancer-causing chemicals.

German scientists claim that extended contact with the EU-imposed bulbs may pose a health risk after finding that they emit poisonous substances when switched on.

Although it’s common knowledge that if these new “green” bulbs break, unsafe amounts of mercury are discharged, experts have now found out that they also release several cancer-causing chemicals.

These harmful chemicals include phenol – the poison that the Nazis used to eliminate concentration camp victims – as also the toxins styrene & naphthalene, which are discharged in the form of steam when these bulbs are turned on.

Scientists advise against keeping the bulbs on for a long time, especially in close proximity to a person’s head. In the case of such carcinogenic substances, it’s important to keep them at a safe distance from people.

These bulbs may be particularly harmful if placed all night close to a child’s head or used for long periods by grown-ups to read.

Tests reveal that the materials used in making these lamps may be responsible for their harmful side effects.

Electrical smog tends to develop around these lamps. They must be sparingly used and should not be placed near the head or used in unventilated places. 

The EU aims to phase out by next year end ‘normal’ incandescent bulbs as they attempt to reduce carbon emissions.

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Desk Job Ups Bowel Cancer Risk

Do you spend most of your working hours being seated in front of your computer? Well, here’s some bad news.

A study conducted by researchers at  the University of Australia says that having a sedentary job or sitting for a long time in front of your computer increases the chances of contracting bowel cancer. The study further states that spending over 10 years working at a desk job practically doubles your risk of bowel cancer, inspite of exercising regularly or going to a gym.

The findings draw attention to the dangers of present working patterns, where the majority of employees tend to be desk bound for long hours.

The research also supports earlier studies which revealed that men who stay seated at their jobs all day are 30% more likely to get prostate cancer than employees with more active occupations.

The primary risk factors are believed to be lack of exercise and a diet high in red meat and fat.

But a recent study reveals that prolonged periods of being physically inactive during the day may also be a health hazard.

The experts questioned 918 bowel cancer patients & compared their working styles with 1021 cancer survivors.

They were asked about their lifestyles, physical activity levels and job history.

The results revealed that employees who spent over a decade in deskbound jobs were 94% more likely to contract a distal colon tumor and that sedentary working patterns raised the risk of cancer of the rectum by nearly 44 % over a ten-year period.

The findings suggest that no amount of recreational physical activity could offset the damage caused by sitting for long periods at a desk job.

Sedentary working patterns are believed to increase blood sugar levels & hamper the production of insulin; both of these are associated with bowel cancer development.

It may also cause inflammation deep within the body, another recognized risk factor for tumors.

Therefore, the more active one is, the more the chances of reducing one’s cancer risk. 

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Bank Your Wisdom Tooth and Save Lives

If you feel you’ve lost out on regenerative medicine benefits by not banking your umbilical cord, rest easy. For, you could now make up for that oversight by donating your teeth to a dental stem cell bank – it could help in treating a variety of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in adults.

It’s now possible to store dental stem cells for use in the future.

There are 2 types of adult stem cells – hematopoietic stem cells which form blood cells & mesenchymal stem cells which form connective tissues. The dental cells are mesenchymal cells that could possibly treat diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Dental stem cells, due to their site of origin, are more versatile than the hematopoetic cells.

The biggest plus point in favor of dental stem cell banking is that it’s a non-invasive procedure & the teeth wouldn’t be of any use to the individual who would, in any case throw them away. Moreover it’s an excellent opportunity for people who’ve passed up the chance of storing their cord blood cells to freeze their dental stem cells, since it’s possible to extract dental stem cells at any stage.

In contrast to umbilical cord cells that are used in treating blood-related diseases such as thalassemia, and leukemia, dental stem cells are capable of treating certain types of cancer, periodontal diseases, heart disease, and could also be used in growing replacement teeth & bone.

The dental cell extraction procedure needs to be carried out while the wisdom teeth are about to be removed or the milk teeth are about to fall. The source of stem cells is the dental pulp of teeth and the pulp tends to be more usable when there’s a blood supply. The dental cells are highly regenerative & multiply fast.

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