Tag: carcinogens

Chemical Banned in Paint Strippers Discovered in Decaf Coffee

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We are a coffee guzzling country, and our drinking habits are on the rise. According to the National Coffee Association, over 64% of Americans...

How Many Pesticides Are You Consuming? Here’s The 2018 Dirty Dozen

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A full 70 percent of traditionally grown produce from shops, even after being carefully washed or peeled, contain pesticide residues. The Environmental Working Group (EWG)...

These 7 Products Are Causing Cancer In Your Pets

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Elephants and naked mole rats are two animals that rarely get cancer. Scientists believe these two creatures may have genetic mechanisms that allow them repair...

Can Potatoes Really Cause Cancer?

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British health authorities recently launched a campaign against extra crispy potatoes. This prompted renewed public concern over a relatively little-known carcinogen, acrylamide. Launched this month,...

The Shocking Health Risks Associated With Tattoos

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I’m one of those people who got plenty of tattoos as a youngin — but luckily, I don’t regret them. I never experienced any...

#1 Reason Why You Should Fear Your Chlorine-Infused Shower

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When we imagine taking a shower, most of us probably picture an experience of relaxation: the hot steam opening our pores, washing away the...

This Common Weed Killer Is Also A Dog Killer

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The weed killer, atrazine, is so prevalent in the environment that if you or your pets haven’t been exposed to it, you’re the exception,...

Are You Toxifying Your Home with Candles and Room Scents

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Scent is an important part of our everyday experience. It can trigger memories, set a mood, warn us of danger, or fire up an...

Research on the Health Repercussions of Fracking Faces Major Roadblocks

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You would think that an inherently destructive process like fracking, a method commonly used to collect natural gas, would warrant extensive, long-term studies as...

Cancer Causing Ingredient 4-MeI Found in Alarmingly High Amounts in Pepsi...

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Over 50 percent of all Americans drink an average of 2.5 glasses of soda each day. Although you may already know this fact, we...