FDA Warning: Cancer Risk from Breast Implants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people about the risks of additional types of cancers in people receiving breast implants.

RECALL: Another Sunscreen Contains Cancer-Causing Chemical

Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 has been recalled after the review revealed high benzene levels came from the propellant that sprays the product from its can. Exposure to benzene, a human carcinogen, can possibly lead to blood disorders and cancers such as leukemia.

Phthalate Chemicals Linked with Preterm Births

A U.S. government National Institutes of Health study has found that pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth.

Fragrance Additives that Trigger Allergic Reactions: Study

Researchers have now identified the fragrance additives most likely to cause either immediate or delayed allergic reactions.

Phthalate Chemicals Linked to Problem Pregnancy

The results of a new scientific study have demonstrated that exposure to phthalates — a ubiquitous group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics — may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy.

How Triclosan Harms Your Gut Microbiome

A new study has demonstrated that triclosan can trigger problems with gut microbiome and inflammation.

Pull Carcinogenic Sunscreens: Researchers to FDA

A group of researchers has called on the Food and Drug Administration to pull certain popular sunscreen brands after they said they’ve found evidence of a potential cancer-causing chemical.