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Honey could be making us sick due to contamination with liver-harming toxins, study suggestsBut there's no need to panic. Honey. We love it on our biscuits. We love it in our tea. Sometimes we just love to dip the tip of our fingers…
Toxic reality facing the poor, Americans of colorAs we celebrate Black History Month throughout February, this story focuses on the harsh realities African Americans and the poor face when it comes to deadly toxins. A new study…
Hookah Smoke Contains More Toxins Than Cigarette SmokeWhile cigarette use among millennials is declining, smoking tobacco through hookahs and e-cigarettes is increasing. The belief of younger smokers is that not only are hookahs and e-cigarettes more hip,…
Ordering Pizza? Chemicals in the Pizza Box are not Safe, says FDAMmmm… pizza. You love it, I love it, we all love it. But according to the FDA, when we pick up our pizza or have it delivered, the box it…
Toxic chemical discovered in San Francisco’s fogWhile the fog that often blankets the city of San Francisco is considered by many part of the city’s charm, some scientists now believe it may also be toxic. Recent…
Toxic Chemicals May Weaken Infants’ Response to TB VaccineThe creation of the tuberculosis (TB) vaccine is just one of many great stride scientists have made in the medical research community. The ability to provide adults and children with…
Babies exposed to cigarette toxins via invisible residueOver the past few years, the ability to smoke inside buildings throughout the United States has been largely reduced. States such as Florida, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania have eliminated smoking indoors…
Most cancer cases due to lifestyle choices, not ‘bad luck’, study suggestsThe diagnosis of cancer in any individual brings about a scary and difficult time for not only the persons diagnosed, but their loved ones. It’s the kind of news no…
Congress OKs bill banning plastic microbeads in skin care productsIt would appear as though the fight against microbeads in our personal care products is almost over. The United States Congress just approved legislation that would result in the phasing…
3 Key Reasons DIY Cleaning Supplies Are Worth the EffortFor many, the holidays are a time spent with family and friends. And many of us host our own gatherings of friends and family within our very own home during…
Sensor detects toxins leaching from plasticA new device created by two engineers at Massey University is able to “detect synthetic compounds that leach from plastic food packaging into the contained food or beverage.” Dr. Asif…
Contaminating Our Bodies With Everyday ProductsIt seems as though on a weekly basis we are learning more and more about the dangers of certain toxic chemicals. These are chemicals that have been linked to “prostate…
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