Health Effects Drinking water can become contaminated at the original water source, during treatment, or during distribution to the home. The levels of contaminants in drinking water are seldom high enough to cause acute health effects. ... Contaminants are more likely to cause chronic health effects. ... Possible health effects include cancer, central nervous system disorders, liver and kidney damage, reproductive disorders, and birth defects. ... Another characteristic of MTBE is that it generally does not break down in the natural environment. ...

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Chemicals taken from plants and animals create a much lower risk for humans and ecosystems because they are natural and are not harmful to the environment. ... When there is a small quantity of the pesticides in the environment, it will go through the bodies of animals that are low in the food chain. ... Many characteristics that had not been considered necessary for pesticide use when DDT was approved appeared crucial to avoid damage to the environment. ... It has however been said that "There is no scientific evidence supporting a link between the proper application of pesticides and any ill...

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If you want to enjoy yourself and be in harmony with nature you need to fine tune the contents of your bags and not use anything harmful to the environment surrounding you. ... Although a growing list of chemicals has been found to pose serious health risks to humans, the vast majority of substances have never been fully tested. ...

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Publications like Frank Stilley's The $100,000 Rat and Other Animal Heroes for Human Health tend to paint a glowing picture of animal experimentation as untainted by inhumane practices and motivated by the pure selfless desire to better the human condition (Goodwin 217). ... Thirdly, one can control the animal's environment more easily than that of the human. ... Laboratory animal technology, which has done much to advance the health of experimental animals, particularly when allied to statistical analysis, also has led to significant reductions in the numbers of animals used." ... ...

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Abstract The question posed in this research study is, "Can music therapy cure a myriad of problems in medical patients?" The use of music therapy has been applied to medical problems including the areas of immunity response, palliative cancer care pain and anxiety reduction, hypertension and blood pressure, autism, and metabolism control. Introduction This qualitative phenomenological research study is designed to develop an understanding about the healing benefits of music. The purpose and significance of the study is to explore areas of music therapy and find areas where it has p...

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Marketing an empathy service to provide a caring and compassionate attitude regarding the interaction between the medical profession and cancer patients will provide a much-needed service in this area of health care called empathy. We believe there is a vast need for empathy training in the health care arena, particularly for the doctor of oncology. ... People are realizing that there is more to health and welfare than just a prescription drug or surgery. ... Health care providers must acknowledge there is a problem with attitudes toward cancer patients and if they begin to utilize empathy i...

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Studies have shown, and analyzed human behavior and by knowing the function of cells and tissues it helps in maintaining health. ... All illness has emotional components, except for inherited conditions such as sickle cell and disease caused by the environment such as food poisoning, though even with these diseases the emotional state often determines the course of the illness. ...

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