This Environment Toolkit is meant to support the information and guidance you receive in the Environment Module of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. The module and the resources included on this page will give you tools you can use to make informed and wise purchasing decisions, in order to reduce your exposure to toxins common to daily living.
A study published in Oncology Times found that adolescent Latino boys in California exposed in utero to a commonly used pesticide spread in fields near their mothers’ homes are at an increased risk of developing testicular germ cell cancer (TGCT).
A meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that cellular phone use with cumulative call time more than 1000 h statistically significantly increased the risk of tumors.
The Geological Society of America issued a PFAS chemical summary: “Per-/poly-fluroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are everywhere.
Green Label Plus is a voluntary, industry testing program for carpet, adhesive and cushion products that establish the highest standard for indoor air quality (IAQ) ever set by the carpet industry.
The founder of Cancer Free Home and environmental expert Deborah de Moulpied shares how to find out what s in your tap water, and ways to ensure that it s safe for you and your family.
A meta-analysis published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives was the first meta-analysis done to estimate the risk of developing breast cancer associated with time spent in the sun.
New FDA testing of sunscreens shows that six common active ingredients are absorbed into the body and may linger for days or even weeks, in some cases.
Exposure to chemicals found in drinking water after it has been disinfected with chlorine could be responsible for up to 1 in 20 cases of bladder cancer across the European Union.
A meta-analysis by Hiller et al, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that spending greater than an hour a day in the sun during the summer months could decrease the risk of developing breast cancer.
Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies (bcct.ngo) is a thorough, evidence-based resource for cancer survivors and those in the medical field to explore the best integrative approaches to cancer treatment that go beyond conventional cancer care.
A report from the Environmental Working Group shows that thousands of untested chemicals (an estimated 2,000, to be exact) are found in conventional packaged foods purchasable in U.S.
A study by Young et al, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, found that nail polish contains plasticizers to make it flexible and chip-resistant, but as endocrine disruptors, these chemicals–which can be absorbed into skin or inhaled–may adversely affect reproductive health, fetal development, and thyroid function.