www.npr.org1 week agoHealthThe FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair productsFDA missed deadline to propose formaldehyde ban in hair products. [ more ]
Mail Online3 weeks agoHealthToxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKINToxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk. [ more ]
www.npr.org2 months agoHealthHow high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer riskMetabolic syndrome increases cancer risk Research shows metabolic syndrome linked to higher cancer risk [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoHealthCalifornia could ban decaf coffees made using cancer-causing chemicalDecaffeinated coffee often uses methylene chloride, a probable carcinogen, to remove caffeine. California lawmakers are introducing a bill to ban decaf coffee made with this chemical by 2027. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoHealthQuitting smoking reduces cancer risk at any age, says studyQuitting smoking at any age reduces the risk of cancer, with the greatest reduction seen after 15 years of quitting. Early cessation before middle age leads to significant reductions in the risk of developing lung cancer. [ more ]
english.elpais.com3 months agoHealthCamp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study saysMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had a 20% higher risk for certain cancers due to contaminated drinking water. The study is one of the largest ever done in the United States to assess cancer risk in a polluted environment. [ more ]
Ars Technica1 month agoOMG scienceEPA seeks to cut "Cancer Alley" pollutantsThe EPA announced new rules to reduce ethylene oxide and chloroprene emissions, primarily associated with 'Cancer Alley' in Louisiana. Despite industry opposition, the regulations require monitoring and fixing emission problems at chemical manufacturing facilities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com3 months agoHealthCamp Lejeune water contamination linked to myriad cancers, CDC saysMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for certain cancers. The study is one of the largest ever done in the US to assess cancer risk in a polluted environment. [ more ]
WSJ5 months agoHealthUsing Keratin Treatments or Hair-Straightening Creams? Research Suggests Potential Cancer Risk.Chemicals in hair products may increase the risk of uterine, ovarian, and breast cancer. Frequent use of these products can negatively affect puberty and pregnancy. [ more ]