Tag: Health
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Newly Discovered Compounds Hundreds of Times More Toxic Than Known Carcinogens
By David Stauth Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered novel compounds produced by certain types of chemical reactions—such as those found in vehicle exhaust or grilling meat—that are hundreds of times more mutagenic than their parent compounds which are known carcinogens. [caption id="attachment_317108" align="alignnone" width="500"] These compounds were not previously known to exist, and…
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Fracking Chemicals Found to Disrupt Hormone Function
University of Missouri researchers have found that 11 chemicals commonly used in fracking for oil and natural gas are endocrine disruptors, while water near hydraulic fracturing drilling sites had greater hormone-disrupting properties than in areas without drilling. Endocrine disruptors interfere with the body’s endocrine system, which controls numerous body functions with hormones such as the…
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Antibacterial Soap Manufacturers Must Prove Effectiveness Under Proposed FDA Rule
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today proposed a federal rule that, if finalized, would remove the potentially hazardous chemical triclosan from antibacterial body washes and hand soaps. Under the proposed rule, the FDA will require manufacturers to prove their antibacterial soaps and body washes are safe and more effective than plain soap and…
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Exposure to Parabens in Personal Care Products 3x Higher for Babies Than Women
Infants and toddlers are likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances called parabens at a higher level than adult women in the U.S. through lotions, shampoos and other personal care products, new research says. Potential daily skin exposure to parabens by infants and toddlers could be as much as two to three times higher than…
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FDA’s New Voluntary Antibiotics Policy Fails to Protect Human Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued new guidelines regarding use of antibiotics in food animals that are not sick. Under the new rules, food animal producers no longer be able to use antibiotics to make animals grow faster. If producers need to give the drugs to a sick animal, they will have to get a…