Canadian doctors now investigating mysterious brain condition in some patients

Doctors in Canada have encountered patients exhibiting symptoms of a mysterious brain condition. The disease shares similarities with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Medical professionals surmise that environmental toxins are behind the unknown condition. Roger Ellis is a patient afflicted with the disease. The New Brunswick resident, who is in his early 60s, … Continue reading Canadian doctors now investigating mysterious brain condition in some patients

San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins

An alarming number of different toxins was found in mussels collected from the San Francisco Bay, reported a Science Daily article. A research team determined four different kinds of toxins, including one located in freshwater environments, in a study published in the journal Harmful Algae. The team found that the San Francisco Bay now houses a concoction of multiple toxins found … Continue reading San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins