The organization Women in Europe for a Common Future recently met to discuss the negative health effects of hazardous chemicals that may cause serious illnesses such as breast cancer. According to the article, breast cancer is on the rise in all European countries and the women suffering from breast cancer are getting younger and […]
According to a study done at the University of Rochester, “new studies are beginning to shed light on potential human health effects of phthalate exposure.” Their study found the following: “Boys’ AGD was significantly (and inversely) associated with the concentration of metabolites of four commonly used phthalates in their mothers’ prenatal urine.” “The pattern of genital changes seen […]
In the CDC’s “Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals,” the CDC highlights the effects of phthalates, a group of chemicals used in the manufacturing process of plastics, on human health. According to the article, people can be exposed to phthalates by: “Eating foods contaminated with phthalate compounds that have leached from plastic containers into […]
This 2006 scientific study conducted by chemistry faculty and students at a University in Poland, found that many chemical compounds, including bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives, can have effects on humans similar to those of estrogen, and that “excess female sex hormones, estrogenic compounds, can have deleterious effects on living organisms.” The article […]
Whole Foods, an upscale grocery chain featuring a variety of organic products and produce, is aware of the growing body of scientific research that “suggests that small amounts of BPA [bisphenol A] may leach into foods or beverages stored in polycarbonate containers, especially when the contents are acidic, high in fat, or heated.” The […]
According to this article in the LA Times, the United States is failing to “meet other nations’ stringent laws for toxic chemicals.” The article says … “Wood, toys, electronics, pesticides and cosmetics are among U.S. products that contain substances that are banned or restricted elsewhere, particularly in Europe and Japan, because they may raise the risk of […]
Newman’s Own Organics is adding to its very popular line of USDA approved organic products with the introduction of three new pasta sauces. Newman’s Own Organic Pasta Sauces are now available at grocery and specialty stores nationwide in three healthy flavors—Tomato Basil, Marinara and Traditional Herb—packaged in 26 oz. glass jars. And remember, when you buy a Newman’s Own or Newman’s Own Organic product, you can feel good about your purchase, as all proceeds (after taxes) from these items go to educational charities.
According to this article in the Toronto Globe and Mail, “many Canadians buy bottled water because they consider it better than tap water, but an environmental group says the water-bottling industry is inadequately regulated and needs more oversight by the federal government to ensure that its products are safe.” The report also speaks of a potential […]
According to this article, “playing with soft PVC toys may no longer be safe as alarming levels of lead and cadmium have been found in them, says a study.” The article reports that dangerous levels of toxic chemicals were found in PVC soft toys collected from wholesale markets of Mumbai. According to the […]
According to a World Wide Fund for Nature report, people are being exposed to toxic chemicals through the food they eat. The report allegedly found that “traces of man-made pollutants linked to health problems including cancer and foetal deformities, were found in every one of 27 food products tested.” Phthalates are reportedly among the toxic […]