Anticancer Environment Articles & Research
What’s in your tampon?
Learn what chemicals are in tampons, here. Note that none of these chemicals were found in tampons made from 100% organic cotton.
PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals: what they are and what you should know about them
PFAS chemicals–used in many products, from fire-fighting foams to nonstick pans–are increasingly prevalent in the environment. Read about them and their serious health effects here.
Triclosan–a common antimicrobial–linked to inflammation and cancer in the gut
The antimicrobial triclosan is in thousands of products used daily, including hand soaps, toothpastes, body wash, kitchenware, and even some toys.
Teen Girls see big drop in chemical exposures when they switch cosmetics
A study led by researchers at UC Berkeley and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas demonstrates how even a short break from certain kinds of makeup, shampoos and lotions can lead to a significant dro…
A quick guide to PFAS chemicals and how to avoid them
This short guide explains the basics of PFAS chemicals: how we are exposed to them, why they are harmful, and how to avoid them.
Mixture of endocrine disruptors has striking effect on breast cells
In this 2018 study, Dairkee et al found that mixtures of low levels of endocrine disruptors had a more detrimental effect on breast cells than each individual chemical alone.
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