Reduce your exposure to toxins in everyday life
This Environment Toolkit supports 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.
Impacts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on prostate function and cancer
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, impact the androgen and estrogen signaling pathways in the prostate.
Human sperm counts are dropping rapidly–healthy lifestyle may increase fertility
This article in the Guardian reported that humans could face a reproductive crisis if action is not taken to tackle a drop in sperm count, researchers have warned after finding the rate of decline is …
Hair Straightening chemicals associated with higher risk of uterine cancer
NIH study finds Black women may be more affected due to higher use Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using…
Expert Q&A 10/4/2022: Deborah de Moulpied, Green Living Expert
How should we read labels on packaging and products to avoid toxic materials? Can you help me understand parabens in our products? Should we avoid them and are vegan products the way to go? What is an…
Endocrine disruptors (like BPA and pesticides) linked to breast cancer
Endocrine disruptors are exogenous chemicals that can interfere and impair the function of the endocrine system due to their interaction with estrogen receptors or their estrogen signaling pathways in…
PFAS chemicals linked to cancer found in school uniforms and stain-resistant clothing
A study published in Environmental Science and Technology found that 72% of children’s textile products marketed as stain-resistant–including school uniforms–contained PFAS chemic…
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