Free Radicals and Cancer Free radicals are a huge contributor to the formation of cancer. They are caused by a number of factors, from natural metabolic processes to the accumulation of unnatural pollution, including heavy metals and pesticides, in the body. In simple terms, free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron, making them read more
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Microwaves and Radiation
July 22, 2012 – 7:41 pm
How do microwave ovens work? “Mircowaves” are essentially a form of irradiated energy waves, which are very short and travel at the speed of light. In microwave ovens, this type of electromagnetic radiation is produced inside the appliance by an electron tube called a magnetron. Within this tube, electrons are excited by a magnetic and read more
Microwaves and Carcinogens
July 17, 2012 – 7:40 pm
How do microwave ovens work? “Mircowaves” are essentially a form of irradiated energy waves, which are very short and travel at the speed of light. In microwave ovens, this type of electromagnetic radiation is produced inside the appliance by an electron tube called a magnetron. Within this tube, electrons are excited by a magnetic and read more
Skin Cancer
March 21, 2012 – 8:35 pm
Skin cancer kills thousands of individuals each year. A majority of the time, the development of skin cancer can be avoided through taking precautions and protecting your skin. There are several types of skin cancer of which you should be aware. Melanoma: The deadliest of all skin cancers, melanoma kills an estimated 8,790 people in read more
Radioactive Particles in Tobacco
March 15, 2012 – 4:31 pm
Tobacco is saturated with radiation. Although Americans are just starting to learn about this information, it has been documented knowledge of tobacco companies since 1959. Products such as cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco all contain radioactive particles. These radioactive materials are not just affecting tobacco users, but also individuals exposed to second-hand smoke. How read more
Radioactive Fallout
February 28, 2012 – 6:50 pm
We live in an age in which exposure to nuclear radiation is unavoidable. Each time a country tests a nuclear bomb (formerly above ground, currently below ground) or there is any sort of nuclear disaster, radioactive material is released into the air. Then it spreads across the world and seeps into our food and water read more