Zantac May Cause Cancer In Another Blow For Big Pharma
With over 15 million prescriptions every year, no one suspected that the popular heartburn drug Zantac could cause serious harm.
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Cancer-Proof Your Home: Paint
According to the EPA, most paints are full of volatile organic compounds that are known to cause cancer. Fortunately, there are alternatives!
Cancer-Proof Your Home: Beauty Products
Mad scientists are cramming chemicals linked to cancer into hundreds of household items.
Cancer-Proof Your Home: Cookware
Pots, pans, and other non-stick cookware have been controversial for years. Here’s a look at the research and a list of quality alternatives.
Cancer-Proof Your Home: Plastics
In short, plastic leaches synthetic estrogen, which is linked to cancer. Find out how to free yourself of the plastic menace.
The Angelina Effect
“…the seeming straightforwardness of Jolie’s case masks a much murkier reality, one that involves science, policy and probabilities.” Will Angelina’s actions spur a trend for mastectomies?
Do Vegetarians Live Longer?
The debate on the merits of a vegetarian diet comes and goes, but no matter which way the pendulum of dietary vogue may swing, the facts remain. Here’s a refreshing reality check.
Antibacterial Soaps On Trial
According to the courts, the potential risks of the antibacterial ingredient Triclosan are real and should be investigated.
The Cosmetics Wars
The Cosmetics Wars By Mark Bittman, New York Times If all goes according to schedule, next month the European Union will become “cruelty-free,” banning without exception the sale of cosmetics ingredients that were tested on animals. Don’t celebrate yet. Because although there may be less animal testing of personal care products than there once was — even …
9 Ingredients Nutritionists Won’t Touch
This week, we’re looking at nine nasty ingredients that should be banned by the FDA. First up: the highly toxic substance found in soda, salad dressings, syrups, jams, olives, and pickles.