Dark Hair Dyes May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
The health risk of hair dyes has been debated for decades, but a 2017 study shows evidence of an increased risk of breast cancer in women who use dark hair dye shades. Rutgers University researchers found that African-American women surveyed were found to have 51 percent higher risk of breast cancer when the used dark brown or … [Read more...]
Liver Failure from Genetically Modified (GMO) Crops
Genetically Modified Crops Can Cause Liver Failure. It’s long been a concern that the explosion of genetically modified crops could have serious consequences for human health and the environment. At least one genetically modified wheat crop has been linked to liver failure, and could pose a significant health threat to both … [Read more...]
Sweet Leaf Recalls Teas in Glass Bottles for Possible Glass Fragments
On December 10, the Sweet Leaf Tea Company announced a voluntary recall of Sweet Leaf Tea in 16-ounce glass bottles because of the possible presence of glass fragments. This was the result of glass breakage during the filling process. Consumers could be cut or injured if they ingest glass fragments. The company has received four … [Read more...]
Senators Lead Push to Renew Zadroga Act
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) are leading the push to renew the Zadroga Act, which provides medical treatment, monitoring and compensation to rescue workers who were injured as a result of 9/11. According to a press release posted on Senator Gillibrand's website, the senators have announced a passage … [Read more...]
Class I Recall Issued for Amy’s Kitchen Products Nationwide
A potential health risk has prompted Amy's Kitchen, Inc. to voluntarily recall over 73,000 cases of products containing organic spinach nationwide. According to a recall alert issued on March 25th, one of Amy’s organic spinach suppliers may have received organic spinach with the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. In … [Read more...]
Do Vitamin Drinks Pose Health Risks?
Scientists are concerned vitamin drinks are contributing to levels of vitamins and other nutrients that are not only unnecessary, but potentially harmful. Vitamins and minerals occur naturally in foods, but people get more through vitamin supplements and “fortified foods,” said Mridul Datta, an assistant professor in the … [Read more...]
J.J. Fuds Recalls Tender Chunks Pet Food for Health Risk
J.J. Fuds Recalling Tender Chunks Pet Food Due To Listeria Contamination. J.J. Fuds is recalling a select lot of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly … [Read more...]
Zinc in Denture Creams Health Risk
Denture Creams Pose Health Risk. Scores of denture wearers who have suffered unexplained neurological injuries are now only beginning to realize that zinc-containing denture creams could be to blame for their ailments. Excessive exposure to zinc, which is used as a bonding agent and odor blocker in Procter & Gamble’s Fixodent, … [Read more...]
Study Warns of Health Risk From Nonstick Cookware
Warning Labels On Nonstick Cookware. An environmental research organization is urging the federal government to put warning labels on cookware coated with Teflon and similar nonstick coatings. A new study released Thursday by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds that this cookware more quickly reaches temperatures … [Read more...]
