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EPA will not check inactive pesticide additives for safety
Ingredients labeled as “inactive” in pesticide formulas are potentially poisoning the environment, crops and animals, but the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rebuffed calls to exami…
Artificially Sweetened Drinks Associated With Depression
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that greater Ultraprocessed Foods (UPF) intake, particularly artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages, is associated with…
PFAS (“Forever chemical”) Exposure Linked to Higher Cancer Odds in Women
From The Guardian, September 18, 2023: New research finds evidence that exposure to PFAS and phenols increases odds of certain ‘hormonally driven’ cancers for women.
Sugary Drinks Tied To Higher Liver Cancer Risk In Women
Regularly drinking sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with a significantly increased incidence of liver cancer and death from chronic liver disease, according to a prospective cohort study invol…
Understanding Food Contact Materials: A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Cancer Risks
Our free in-depth guide covers the presence of Microplastics (MPs), per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), and other chemicals of concern in everyday food packaging.
“10 Americans” by Environmental Working Group
While we as consumers have a lot of power to reduce many of our chemical exposures by making wise purchasing decisions, some exposures are beyond our control to affect.
Global Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer Has Surged Since 1990
From MedPage Today: — Early-onset breast cancer has highest incidence and mortality rates The global incidence of early-onset cancer has increased by 79% over the last three decades, researchers rep…
Clearya App – Nontoxic Shopping Made Easy
Clearya alerts you on toxic ingredients and helps you find safe products online and in-store. Shop as usual for makeup, personal care, baby care, cleaning, and other products.
Microplastics Found in the Hearts of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
From a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology: Microplastics have been detected in human stool, lungs, and placentas, which have direct exposure to the external environm…
Dr. Greger on fasting, diet, and cancer
In this interesting 13 minute podcast, Dr. Michael Greger discusses some of the complex relationships between diet, fasting, and cancer.
Article Summarizing the Relationship Between Sugar and Cancer
From the New York Times, July 10, 2023, by Connie Chang: During the eight years Stacy Shawhan has worked as an oncology dietitian, she has heard many questions from her cancer patients about how their…
Harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in air fresheners
A review from Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health reviews the harmful VOCs found in air fresheners: May 2019 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND AIR FRESHENERS Contributors: Juan Reynoso, MPH/M…
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