The Political Economy of Autism
Toby Rogers Autism is an epidemic and a pandemic by any reasonable definition of those words. … Genetic theories of autism never made much sense because “there is no such thing as a genetic epidemic” — the human genome just does not change that fast. … In the last decade, three groups of top epidemiologists […]
EPA Banned These Pesticides – But They May Still Be Causing Hearing Loss
Beyond Pesticides Banned pesticides still persistent in the environment pose an increased risk of hearing impairment for U.S. adults, according to research published this month in Scientific Reports. Although regular use of DDT and hexachlorobenzene (HCB) no longer occurs in the United States, exposure to these persistent chemicals can still occur through a range of […]
EU Regulators ‘Dismissed Evidence’ Linking Glyphosate to Rodent Tumours
Arthur Neslen EU regulators dismissed key scientific evidence linking glyphosate to rodent tumours in a positive assessment they gave for continued sales of the substance last week, according to a new report by environmental campaigners. Glyphosate is the world’s most widely used weedkiller and its EU relicensing has become a touchstone in a wider battle between environmentalists and agribusiness over the […]
Neurotoxic Pesticides Disrupt Gut Microbiome, Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Beyond Pesticides A study published in The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology finds environmental exposure to neurotoxic pesticides increases Parkinson’s Disease (PD) risk through gastrointestinal (GI) disruption. Research finds exposure to chemical toxicants, like pesticides, can cause neurotoxic effects or exacerbate preexisting chemical damage to the nervous system. Although the mechanism by which […]
