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Acrylamide-food link questions linger

Article Abstract:

A government report on foods containing acrylamide reveals that human exposure to acrylamide does not lead to adverse reproductive and development effects in the general population. But an expert panel report contradicts and reveals enough evidence is in to conclude that the low level of estimated human exposure to acrylamide derived from a variety of sources presents, negligible concern for adverse reproductive and development effects for exposure in the general population.

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Acrylamides, Evaluation, Influence, Acrylamide

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Researchers ponder PCB health risks

Article Abstract:

The research focus on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) a chemical mixture that is linked in animal studies to cancer, liver toxicity and adverse effects on the immune, reproductive, and many other diseases, are assessed. Understanding how PCBs affect health gives researchers an insight, when confronting new chemicals similar to PCB such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) because PCBs and PBDEs are structurally and toxicologically similar.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing, Analysis, Usage, Mixtures

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Surgery useful for morbid obesity, but safety and efficacy questions linger

Article Abstract:

Bariatric surgery or gastric bypass surgery in patients with morbid obesity helps, in addition to weight reduction, to resolve comorbid conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and sleep apnea. However, questions are being raised regarding the safety and effectiveness of the surgery.

United States, Health aspects, Patient outcomes, Gastric bypass

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