MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'ewg'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:40:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945213&cid=t_191958_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCanadianMedicine%2F%7E3%2FbJ8t8ssNTj4%2Fpesticide-punch.html Wading through the produce aislesIf you think apples don’t taste like they used to, you’re probably right. The Environmental Working Group (http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/) has just updated its list showing pesticide levels in 53 types of produce, and apples – formally No. 4 of their “Dirty Dozen” – now weigh in at No. 1! Researchers at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN, analyzed 51,000 pesticide residue tests done over 10 years (2000-2009) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Federal Food and Drug Administration. 98% of the apples tested contained pesticides out of over 700 samples. And most of the fruit and veggies under scrutiny had been washed and peeled, in order to represent more realistic eating conditions.Others that made the Dirty Dozen were celery, strawberries... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945213 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:56:00 +0100 4945213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305122&cid=t_191958_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F345%2Fcellist-katinka-kleijn-spreads-the-word-about-toxic-skincare%2F Are there toxic compounds in your facial moisturizer?   Well-known cellist Katinka Kleijn just found out that the products she typically utilized before every single performance were harmful and has joined forces with other people in attempting to expand awareness of natural skin care products. The EWG has been attempting to expand awareness for many years.  I myself have been attempting to let individuals know by way of my blog and articles published on eZinearticles.com   It is great to see that other people are working to help as well. Although there are quite a few worries, the primary one is cancer.  Many of the chemical compounds accepted for use in cosmetics are acknowledged or suspected carcinogens.  Plant derived substances like wakame kelp are safe and effective. Researchers... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305122 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:51:13 +0100 4305122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807396&cid=t_191958_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffood-and-pesticides-the-dirty-dozen%2F2010.07.31 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit focused on public health. We know that the long-term consequences of eating chemicals from pesticides used on our foods is damaging to our health. The EWG analyzed data from the FDA and found that people who eat five fruits and vegetables a day from the “Dirty Dozen” are eating 10 pesticides a day. We want people to eat more fruits and vegetables, but NOT to ingest more chemicals. Rinsing reduces but does not eliminate pesticides. So what’s the answer? Rinse completely and buy the “Dirty Dozen” foods organic whenever possible. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807396 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3807396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023245&cid=t_191958_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareBlogLaw%2F%7E3%2F2X_SQvwxqog%2F2009-engage-with-grace-thanksgiving.html Last year Paul Levy, Matthew Holt and Alexandra Drane asked me to participate in the Engage With Grace Thanksgiving Blog Rally. My post last year describes the Engage with Grace project and tells my personal story of why end of life care is important for all of us to discuss with our family and loved ones.Along with my friends and health blogging colleagues, Paul, Matthew, Alexandra, Adam Bosworth, Christian Sinclair, Drew Rosielle, e-Patient Dave deBronkart, Jessica Lipnack, Ted Eytan and many others - we ask that you to take time to talk to your loved ones over this holiday weekend about these important end of life questions and carry out your wishes by executing a living will and medical power of attorney.How else can you participate in the Engage With Grace Thanksgiving Blog Rally?If y... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023245 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:31:54 +0100 3023245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921781&cid=t_191958_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Leenakomarraju: skin health sunscreens dhN9V 16437 Planning to buy a new sunscreen that you’ve seen in the market? Better think twice before you do that. According to a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, a non profit research organization based in Washington D.C., 4 out of 5 sunscreen lotions do not give adequate protection against the harmful rays of the sun or contain harmful chemicals. Most of these sunscreens seem to be effective for sunburns, but their efficiency in fighting skin cancer is under question. They seem to be having little effect on the prevalence of melanoma which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The rate of contracting skin cancer remains steady. According to the National Cancer Institute this trend is actually on a rise. According to Dr. Maria... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921781 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:28:14 +0100 4921781