Nearly 40000 People Have 911-Related Health Problems
911-Related Health Problems. It has been fifteen years since 9/11, and nearly 40,000 people are suffering from health problems related to the attacks. When the towers fell, they released a hazardous mix of toxins and irritants that included asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), benzene, dioxin, glass fibers, gypsum, cement … [Read more...] about Nearly 40000 People Have 911-Related Health Problems
Medina County families say drilling is polluting their water wells
Toxins From A Gas Drilling Company. Two Medina County couples want a federal court to require periodic medical testing for them after they said they were exposed to toxins from a gas drilling company working 2,500 feet from their homes. Neighbors Mark and Sandra Mangan, and William and Stephanie Boggs, who live on State … [Read more...] about Medina County families say drilling is polluting their water wells
Toxins from Parking Lot Sealants May Make Their Way Into House Dust
Toxins From Parking Lot Sealants. Some potentially toxic contaminants found in house dust may be coming from a type of sealant used on parking on lots and other paved surfaces. Sealcoat products are widely used in the U.S., both commercially and by homeowners on their driveways. The products are commonly applied to parking lots of … [Read more...] about Toxins from Parking Lot Sealants May Make Their Way Into House Dust
BPA Accumulates and Persists in the Body
BPA Scrutinized For Possible Toxins. The toxic estrogen-mimicking chemical bisphenol A—BPA—seems to stay in the body longer than previously believed, according to a new study, said WebMD. What’s frightening is that the plastics chemical is incredibly ubiquitous and can be found virtually everywhere. As a matter-of-fact, bisphenol A … [Read more...] about BPA Accumulates and Persists in the Body
More U.S. Infant Formula Tainted
Infant Formula Tainted Feared With Toxins. Melamine and its byproduct, cyanuric acid, has been found in more U.S. baby formula, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced. This is the second time that the industrial chemical has turned up in baby formula in this country, but the FDA continues to insist that … [Read more...] about More U.S. Infant Formula Tainted
FDA Issues Warning About Mexican Vanilla
The Risk of Toxins in Mexican Vanilla. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued special warnings regarding harmful contamination found in some vanilla products from Mexico. The dangers associated with vanilla are a reminder that the products we use and trust can sometimes come with hidden dangers. Why … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Warning About Mexican Vanilla
Toxins In Domestic Caviar Raise Concerns
Officials Are Worried For Toxins In Caviar. Paddlefish, or spoonbill, caviar is emerging as a popular new delicacy; however, health officials are worried that a variety of toxins in the caviar—mercury, chlordane, and cancer-causing polychlorinated biphenyls, also known as PCBs—could be poisoning consumers. Due to harsh fishing … [Read more...] about Toxins In Domestic Caviar Raise Concerns
Toxins May Pass Down Generations
Inherited Disease May Be Caused By Toxins Polluting The Womb. A team from Washington State University has produced evidence that some inherited diseases may be caused by poisons polluting the womb. Research on rats suggests man-made environmental toxins may alter genetic activity, giving rise to diseases that pass down at least … [Read more...] about Toxins May Pass Down Generations
