New research reveals that pregnant women exposed to higher levels of the commonly used chemical BPA are more likely to have children who suffer with wheezing and poorer lung function.
Category: Food Additives
Potent Neurotoxin Added to Popular Spice
New study reveals that popular spice turmeric is being adulterated with lead, a potent neurotoxin.
Disinfectant, Other Chemicals in Tap Water Linked with Cancer
Disinfectant and other chemicals in public tap water is linked with increased risk for cancer.
Flavoring and Thickening Additives in Vape: Possible Links with Cancer, Lung Illness
Scientists have announced that two separate studies indicate that flavoring additives and thickening additives in vape may be linked to (1) cancer, and (2) the mysterious vaping lung illness some vapers have recently been experiencing.
Toxic Forever Chemicals Lurking in Eco-Friendly Food Packaging?
There is evidence suggesting that the compost-based, eco-friendly food packaging used by some carryout restaurants and delis contain toxic PFAS chemicals which have been demonstrated to leach into the food–and therefore into the consumer’s body.
Child-Teen Obesity Linked to Food Container Chemicals: Study
Scientists have discovered that the new replacement chemicals for BPA (bisphenol A) the food industry is now using, BPS (bisphenol S) and BPF (bispheol F) also act as hormone disruptors and carry as much potential risk for serious adverse health outcomes as BPA. The researchers have already linked the new food container chemicals BPS and BPF to child and teen obesity.
Young People with Colon Cancer: Additives, Antibiotics in Processed Meat, Red Meat may be to Blame
Yet another study is reporting an alarming increase in the number of young people diagnosed with colon cancer. There are likely multiple contributing factors but here are two strong suspects…
Toxic Chemicals in Food and Environment: Scientists Urge Lawmakers to Create Better Policies
Flawed governmental policies and oversight are to blame for failures to protect human and environmental health from toxic chemicals, argue scientists.
Chemicals in Paint Fumes Linked with Autism: New Study
New study reports women exposed to common paint chemicals at work are more likely to have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Processed Food Additive Linked to Autism: New Study
The food additive Propionic Acid (PPA), a commonly used preservative in processed foods has been linked in new scientific research to harming the fetal brain and possibly leading to autism.
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