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Glossary of Terms
... environment. Back to Top - C - Cancer A disease that tends to have rapid, uncontrolled growth of cells into tumors. Carcinogen A cancer causing substance. Carcinogenesis The development of cancer Cataractogenesis Tending to induce ... Top - U - (empty) Back to Top - V - Virus The smallest microorganism that is capable of causing a disease. Back to Top - W - (empty) Back to Top - X - (empty) Back to ...
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Lung Disease and Cancer from Tobacco
... of smokers displayed obvious signs of damage and compromised ability to fight off disease causing agents; many of which are contained in the smoke of cigarettes. Contributing factors toward ... of this material then it can interact with body tissues. Cigarettes and tobacco contain many cancer causing chemicals. Along with disabling the immune response and destroying the lung tissue chemicals can ...
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Floridata: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
... effects in the body. Others inhibit tumor growth; some block cancer causing compounds, and some prevent the formation of carcinogens. The American Cancer Society recommends that Americans increase their intake of kale, cabbage ...
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Environment Information
... come a rise in cancer rates. From 1950 to 1990, cancer incidence rose almost 50%. Breast cancer rates increased 52% and prostate 134%. Still more and more known and suspected cancer-causing pesticides are used ... Our children are suffering the most. Since 1973, both childhood brain cancer and childhood leukemia incidence increased by a third. Cancer kills more children under the age of 14 than any ...
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Beef Brisket and Corned Beef Recipes and Cooking Instructions
... and to maintain the bright red color. Some studies have shown nitrates to be a cancer-causing agent, so most foods are moving away from this preserving method. Next page > Corned Beef ...
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Biotech Applied
... in Medicine - To decipher diseases and discover cures, start with DNA. Case Studies - Hereditary Colon Cancer - A genetic test result yields more questions than answers. Inheritance of an Illness - For many ... a gene can keep you well. The Ras Gene and Cancer - Rats and viruses lead to the discovery of a key cancer-causing gene. More targets, more chemicals, faster testing: the three revolutions ...
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ASPB - Public Affairs - Plant Biotech Issues - ASPB opposes ban of GE crops in Butte County Ballot Measure D
... infant formula and other soy food products. Much lower levels of aflatoxin, a known potential cancer-causing agent, have been found in lines of genetically engineered corn, compared to conventional corn. The ...
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Urban Forest: what it is and why it's good
... temperatures 3ºF to 10"F. Health Benefits. The urban forest: Protects your skin from cancer-causing sun rays. Protects your eyes from cataract-inducing sun rays. Protects your eyes from sun ...
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Sassafras
... sassafras has declined in recent years because of the possibility that it may contain carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). In addition to medicinal uses, sassafras wood, bark and roots produce an extract (oil ...
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The Simple Act of Planting a Tree: Chapter 2
... . 17. Turn vacant lots into parks and playgrounds. 18. Provide protection against the increase in cancer-causing ultraviolet rays due to the depletion of the ozone layer. 19. Serve as friends, companions ...
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