Environmental Medicine

Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT were banned in 2001 after it was found to suppress the immune system.  However, some developing countries still use DDT. Pesticide exposure has been linked to serious diseases including cancer and ADHD. Now research reports that organochlorine pesticide exposure and genetic mutations may be linked to Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological disorder that has no cure.  The study, published in Archives of Neurology, conducted a genome-wide association in 207...Read More

Pesticides have been linked to serious diseases including cancer and Parkinson's disease. Organophosphate pesticides are used on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Now research reports that organophosphate pesticides may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is the fastest growing behavioral disorder in the U.S. About 5 to 10 percent of children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD.  The study, published in Pediatrics, examined the association between organophosphate pesticides and ADHD in children. Researchers...Read More

Gingko biloba is derived from the ginkgo tree, one of the oldest living tree species, existing for more than 150 million years. Gingko contains potent antioxidants (ginkgolides) that neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic molecules that cause damage to cells) associated with the development of degenerative diseases, heart disease, cancer and aging. Studies suggest that gingko supports brain and memory function and cognitive performance. Now research reports that ginkgo biloba may help protect cells from radiation...Read More