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 'harmful'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853089&cid=t_107454_133_f&fid=35098&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclub166.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmissing-important-social-clues.html Photo credit-topgoldCreative Commons LicenseOne of the hallmarks of autism that is often cited is that autistics tend to miss important social clues. I must admit that this is something that we see often with our son, Buddy Boy (though he has made great strides in carving out "his own way" of initiating interactions).Most people think that if they see someone that "doesn't get" typical social clues, that that must mean that that person is autistic. Well, not necessarily.Take David Geier, for instance.As the whole world now knows, David's dad, Mark Geier, had an emergency suspension of his right to practice medicine recently, due to the medical board catching up with his totally off the wall (and dangerous) antics in "treating" autistic patients. As was patently clear from complaint against... Club 166 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853089 Mon, 23 May 2011 03:09:00 +0100 4853089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803135&cid=t_107454_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcalcium-supplements-good-for-your-bones-but-bad-for-your-heart%2F2011.05.10 Calcium is good for us, right? Milk products are great sources of calcium, and we’re told to emphasize milk products in our diets. Don’t (or can’t) eat enough dairy? Calcium supplements are very popular, especially among women seeking to minimize their risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis prevention and treatment guidelines recommend calcium and vitamin D as an important measure in preserving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. For those who don’t like dairy products, even products like orange juice and Vitamin Water are fortified with calcium. The general perception seemed to be that calcium consumption was a good thing – the more, the better. Until recently. In a pattern similar to that I described with folic acid, there’s new safety signals from trials with calciu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803135 Tue, 10 May 2011 13:00:59 +0100 4803135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552149&cid=t_107454_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fyouth-alcohol-use-disorders%2F Diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in youthsDescriptionThis clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on the diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in adults and in young people aged 10–17 years.This is one of three pieces of UK NICE guidance addressing alcohol-related problems and should be read along with:Alcohol-use disorders: preventing the development of hazardous and harmful drinking. NICE public health guidance 24 (2010) – public health guidance on the price, advertising and availability of alcohol, how best to detect alcohol misuse in and outside primary care, and brief interventions to manage it in these settings.Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and clinical management of alcohol-re... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552149 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100 4552149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512620&cid=t_107454_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwords-are-just-words%2F – Let Them BounceThe power of the human language is such that single words can wound us terribly or lift us up and give our imagination flight. They can lay us low, mourning our plight, or inspire our renewed efforts to push forward in our recovery to the maximum of our abilities.When you hear someone say something that you know is directed at you or about your alcoholism or addiction, it will be very helpful if you can adopt the attitude that allows you to let them bounce right off you.Words have no sticking power if you don’t let them. You can be like Teflon, so that hurtful words and phrases, awful names and such have nowhere to latch on.Granted, this takes a bit of doing. Okay, so a lot of doing. But think of the benefits of not internalizing negative comments.By letting harmful c... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512620 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:07:00 +0100 4512620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245244&cid=t_107454_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fsmoking-cigarette-health-harm%2F In a sobering report for those one-cigarette-a-day smokers, the US Surgeon General has released findings showing that smoking even one cigarette causes immediate harmful health effects. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245244 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:00:40 +0100 4245244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074063&cid=t_107454_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-prevent-an-infection-from-your-pet%2F2010.10.15 Can your dog give you MRSA? Sharing with your dog is wonderful — unless you’re sharing bacteria. Pets can harbor harmful germs to pass on to you. Staphylococcus bacteria is a common cause for skin infections in people and animals. A virulent strain of staph, called MRSA, has made headlines for school outbreaks and fatal infections. MRSA infections are usually blamed on dirty locker rooms and contaminated gym clothes, but the source for an infection might be in your lap right now. Here are five ways to avoid catching an infection from your pet: 1. Your pet’s mouth is not clean. It’s teeming with bacteria. Don’t let your pet lick your wounds. A dialysis patient once contracted a life-threatening pasturella bacteria infection from his beautiful golden retriever this way. 2... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074063 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:19 +0100 4074063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560521&cid=t_107454_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F69%2Fcan-you-grow-dark-even-with-a-sunscreen%2F Just a few things before I answer that question.  There are basically two kinds of UV rays- UVB and UVA.  UVB is what primarily causes sunburn (as well as skin cancers). UVA is what causes that early darkening of the skin just after sun exposure (as well as deeper tissue damage leading to wrinkles etc… and skin cancer).  Both UV rays cause darkening. In the past, most sunscreens primarily blocked against UVB rays. You may not get burned with these products but you will get dark because UVA rays that penetrate might still cause your skin to turn darker. But now that more studies have come out showing the role that UVA plays in the development of photoaging and skin cancers dermatologists now recommend using a sunscreen that blocks BOTH UVB and UVA. So when you go out and pick a ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560521 Wed, 12 May 2010 16:22:50 +0100 3560521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534133&cid=t_107454_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F46%2Fglutathione-for-skin-whitening%2F Glutathione is a natural antioxidant that gets rid of harmful substances in our body like free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Manufacturers claim that it’s skin lightening property works by shifting the production of eumelanin (which is the brown/black pigment of the skin) to pheomelanin (yellow/red pigment). This shift in production to a lighter type of melanin becomes visible as whiter skin. Basically, glutathione is a supplement, not a drug. It has been categorized by the FDA as generally regarded as safe (GRAS). No definitive studies have been done to really evaluate the efficacy and safety of glutathione as an oral skin whitening agent. However, there are a lot of testimonials and apparently the people whom I know have taken the supplement are happy with the results. They rep... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534133 Tue, 04 May 2010 17:28:56 +0100 3534133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526969&cid=t_107454_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F42%2Fbasic-skin-care-remember-the-sunblock%2F Melanin is what makes our skin brown. This pigment is also the skin’s primary defense against the harmful rays of the sun. Being people of color, the high amount of melanin in our skin is the reason why the incidence of skin cancer is almost nil and is why our skin ages more slowly than Caucasians. Given these facts why else do we need to wear sunblock and why do we need to use it daily even though we’re practically in the shade all the time? New studies have come up showing that even intermittent exposures to the sun as short as a few minutes (like that 5 minute walk to that nearby cafe) may do sub-clinical damage to our skin. Slowly and with time these damages add up and become visible as wrinkles, pigmentation changes, dullness, increase in pore size etc. Luckily, there are numerous... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526969 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:42:25 +0100 3526969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526970&cid=t_107454_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F38%2Fcan-oral-supplements-prevent-wrinkles%2F I recently came across an ad in the magazine for an oral supplement that claims to fight dull, wrinkled, pimpled skin.  It boasts of 11 “essential” nutrients which are mainly antioxidants plus some other ingredients.  Taken daily, the pills hold promise of glowing skin in a couple of months. I don’t know about pimples but there is growing evidence that oral antioxidants could help slow down the wrinkling process or even improve existing wrinkles. The problem is that there are a lot of antioxidants available.  How do we know which ones really work? What is the best way to get them to work on the skin? It has been shown that selenium taken at 50 to 200 micrograms daily, vitamin E at 400mg /day and vitamin C at 500-1000mg (all known antioxidants) can protect against harmful UV rays w... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526970 Sat, 01 May 2010 15:15:31 +0100 3526970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395249&cid=t_107454_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fis-daily-aspirin-harmful-or-helpful.html Does an aspirin a day, keep the doctor away?  Millions of people today are taking aspirin for primary prevention of heart disease. Half of men over 50, take daily low-dose aspirin.  Can  doctors tell those who are healthy, to stop?As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogg... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395249 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +0100 3395249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899129&cid=t_107454_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FeCpfA7EOKeg%2F The controversies on the danger of cell phones causing brain cancer do not seem to go away. Numerous studies have been done to prove, or disprove, the link between cell phone use and brain tumors, but so far no conclusion has been reached. The National Cancer Institute even has a fat sheet answering some of the concerns, and the Institute writes “studies have not shown any consistent link between cellular telephone use and cancer, but scientists feel that additional research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.” Now, however, a review of the existing studies on the topic found a harmful association between mobile phone use and the risk of tumors. Appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the review analyzed results from 23 case-control studies involving more than 37,... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899129 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:55:00 +0100 2899129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353961&cid=t_107454_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Fparkinsons-partially-linked-to-pesticides%2F Dr. Perlmutter’s comment: This supports what we wrote in the Better Brain Book 5 years ago. From Los AngelesTimes.com: UCLA researchers have provided strong new evidence linking at least some cases of Parkinson’s disease to exposure to pesticides. Researchers have suspected for some time that pesticides may cause the neurodegenerative disorder, and experiments in animals have shown that the chemicals, particularly the fungicide maneb and the herbicide paraquat, can cause Parkinson-like symptoms in animals. But proving it in humans has been difficult because of problems in assessing exposure to the agents. Parkinson’s is a disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer’s motor skills, speech and other functions. It is not fatal of itself, but ... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353961 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:07:54 +0100 2353961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313777&cid=t_107454_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FdHisEd6QAzA%2F Dealing with insomnia each night may cause you more harm than just a groggy morning after. Two new studies point to a “rise in blood pressure” and an “increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior” as part of the possible outcomes that can occur when you don’t get enough sleep. People that had insomnia for a year or longer and slept less than five hours a night were “five times as likely to have high blood pressure.” This confirms that the power is sleep is important. If you are having trouble that you think might be insomnia, seek medical attention. Image: sxc.hu. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313777 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:04:09 +0100 2313777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2293108&cid=t_107454_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Fa-better-use-for-aspartame%2F By David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM In the June, 2006 issue of the Idaho Observer Jan Jensen had an article published titled “Aspartame – The World’s Best Ant Poison” (). Here’s what she wrote: “We live in the woods and carpenter ants are a huge problem. We have spent thousands of dollars with Orkin and on ant poisons trying to keep them under control but nothing has helped. So when I read somewhere that aspartame (NutraSweet®) was actually developed as an ant poison and only changed to being considered non-poisonous after it was realized that a lot more money could be made on it as a sweetener than as an ant poison, I decided to give it a try. “I opened two packets of aspartame sweetener, and dumped one in a corner of each of our bathrooms. That was about 2 years ago and I... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2293108 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:50:09 +0100 2293108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2293109&cid=t_107454_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Fthe-white-house-plants-organic-gargen%2F This study extends and reinforces findings in earlier research,” he said, referring to reports indicating that when plants are not treated with pesticides and are attacked by insects their levels of antioxidants rise to limit damage. ”But it is new because it uses different crops under different circumstances. The study may have flaws, but it is a legitimate study.” Mr. Avery said the Italian study showed very little difference in nutrient levels. ”I don’t think you are going to find any health differences,” he said. And while scientists emphasize the importance of polyphenols and other antioxidants, particularly because they might help fight cancer, Mr. Avery said: ”No one has a clue how much phenolics anyone needs to consume. Anyone who claims nu... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2293109 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:30:50 +0100 2293109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991742&cid=t_107454_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fare-you-as-concerned-about-plastics-as-i-am%2F For those of us who live with chronic pain, life is complicated. It’s a difficult situation to explain to others when everything you do takes longer, hurts when you do as you try to put on a happy face in the midst of it all. We have to think about the exercises which will help our condition; the food we eat which will help and not hurt as well as trying to keep our meds straight and informing ourselves about the possible side effects of all of the above. It’s all so confusing to say nothing of overwhelming. Now let’s add something else to the mix…plastics. I know, I can hear you groaning. I feel that way, too, but it can’t be ignored. Remember all those years when doctors recommended certain brands of cigarettes on TV? Remember all those sugar substitutes tha... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991742 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:25:52 +0100 1991742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829116&cid=t_107454_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F25%2Fhow-many-chemicals-are-in-your-body%2F How many chemicals do you think are in your body and do you really want to know? I’m not sure I’d want to know. Sometimes I feel that ignorance is bliss. Nena Baker obviously doesn’t live by this philosophy. She got her blood tested and found out she’s positive for more than three dozen substances—including DDT which was supposedly banned over 35 years ago. Nena wrote about why she got herself tested and what she did with this information in her book “The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-Being.” I haven’t had a chance to read her book, but apparently it’s an eye opening account of why we need to question the safety of everything we use to store food in, drink from, walk on, wear, drive... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829116 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:21:44 +0100 1829116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207264&cid=t_107454_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Frenegadeneurologist.com%2Fstudy-finds-high-levels-of-chemicals-in-infants-using-baby-cosmetics%2F Babies exposed to lotion, shampoo and powder had more than four times the level of phthalates in their urine as those whose parents had not used the products. Previous research found that the substances altered the childrens hormones. From Los Angeles Times Infants and toddlers exposed to baby lotions, shampoos and powders carry high concentrations of hormone-altering chemicals in their bodies that might have reproductive effects, according to a new scientific study of babies born in Los Angeles and two other U.S. cities. The research, to be published today in the medical journal Pediatrics, found that as the use of baby care products rose, so did the concentration of phthalates, which are used in many fragrances. The lead scientist in the study, Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana of the University... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207264 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:14:08 +0100 1207264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1136794&cid=t_107454_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Frenegadeneurologist.com%2Flink-added-to-pesticide-parkinsons-chain%2F From MedPage Today Exposure to pesticides increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by about 70%, researchers here reported. Action Points Explain to interested patients that mounting evidence appears to implicate certain pesticides used in agriculture and for home insect control in the development of Parkinson’s disease, although the reasons for the association are still not known. Inform patients that pesticide exposure can manifest as respiratory problems, gastrointestinal disease, headache, dizziness, confusion, skin problems, eye problems, and many other nonspecific conditions. Among more than 140,000 men and women followed through 2001 as part of a cancer prevention study, those who reported being exposed to pesticides or herbicides before 1982 had a 70% higher rate of Pa... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1136794 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:19:19 +0100 1136794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=830937&cid=t_107454_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F30%2Fyour-couch-might-be-killing-you%2F Filed under: Daily newsIt seems these days like killer toxins are lurking in every corner of your home, office or school. Here's another finding to fuel your paranoia -- a fire retardant used in many couches called PBDE has been linked to lots of problems, including cancer and autism in children. While PBDEs aren't used in sofas any more, chances are you have an older sofa in your house -- I know I do. What's more, a different fire retardant chemical, called Tris, is replacing PBDEs in furniture, and it's been shown to be just as deadly. What can we do, aside from building our own furniture, to escape the onslaught of harmful toxins in our home? Or is it something we should even be concerned about in the first place?Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking&nbsp... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=830937 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 830937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=503969&cid=t_107454_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F27%2Fthought-for-the-day-a-new-view-on-vitamins%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Diets, Vitamins and nutrients, Daily news, Thought for the DayI'm never quite sure what to do about vitamin supplements. Should I take them? Or should I leave them? Sometimes I think supplements could surely help me with whatever I'm lacking in my diet. Other times I don't want to mess with what might be working just fine in my body. Now if a doctor tells me my iron is low, I'll take a supplement to boost my levels. But if there is nothing apparently off kilter in my system, I tend to just leave things alone. I'm glad at the moment for my current plan. Because nutritionists now suspect that high doses of vitamins and minerals -- believed by some to prevent cancer -- might actually be harmful.Think about this: The American Medical Association journal JA... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=503969 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 503969