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Triclosan in anti-bacterial soap no more effective than hand-washing
A study by Kim et al, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, found that antibacterial soap containing triclosan (0.
Known and Probable Human Carcinogens from the American Cancer Society
In general, the American Cancer Society does not determine if something causes cancer (that is, if it is a carcinogen).
EPA’s list of hazardous air pollutants and their health effects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has compiled this exhaustive list of hazardous air pollutants and their health effects. Each chemical has a separate fact sheet.
Fact Sheet on Phthalates
Phthalates are a family of man-made chemical compounds developed in the last century to be used in the manufacture of plastics, solvents, and personal care products.
Tox Town: learn about common hazardous chemicals from the National Institutes of Health
This extremely useful website created by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) gives basic information about common hazardous chemicals, their possible health effects, and how you can protect yourse…
The pesticide atrazine determined to have estrogenic effects in cancer cells
Many pesticides are also endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), meaning that they have estrogenic effects in the body. This activity can promote the growth and spread of cancer cells.
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