by lsmith | Jan 4, 2012 | General
The hygiene hypothesis states that a lack of exposure to microorganisms—both beneficial and potentially harmful—during early childhood increases susceptibility to development of allergic diseases by creating an imbalance in immune system development. Brenda has...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 3, 2012 | General
Atrazine is the most widely used herbicide in the United States. Over 75 million pounds of it are applied to corn and other crops, many in the Midwest. Atrazine is the most common pesticide contaminant found in groundwater, surface water, and rain in the United...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 7, 2011 | General
Been on an antibiotic any time in the last two years? Well, the antibiotics may still be affecting you. Even short courses of antibiotics can leave antibiotic-resistant genes in the bacteria that remain in the gut for up to two years. Previously, antibiotics were...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 23, 2009 | General
Many of you have probably heard about the over-the-counter weight loss drug Alli. It is a less potent version of orlistat, which is a pharmaceutical drug used for weight loss. The way that it works is that it binds to a fat enzyme in the digestive tract, so that...
