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01/10/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Endocannabinoids: Molecules that are formed when your body metabolizes omega-3s inhibit cancer growth

Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can protect your body from all kinds of diseases. A newly published study by Illinois-based researchers asserted the anti-cancer potential of a newly-discovered class of metabolic products derived from these nutrients. The potential anticancer molecules are called endocannabinoids. The body synthesizes them through natural means. As their name indicated, they are […]

12/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Research confirms a link between chemical hair colors and cancer

You may want to think twice about the nice-looking dye you want to try out on your hair. An article in Natural Health 365 warned that the synthetic chemicals used in hair coloring can make their users much more vulnerable to several types of cancer. This is bad given that three out of every four […]

08/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Common household products contain flame retardant chemicals that cause thyroid cancer

If you value your thyroid gland, you should cut back on your use of all kinds of household products. An article in Natural Health 365 stated that these products contain flame retardant chemicals that can increase your risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland handles the production of thyroid hormones that regulate the metabolism […]

07/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Asbestos inspectors in NYC arrested for not doing their jobs

Slacking on the job is bad enough, but it becomes criminal – and deadly – when your line of work involves deadly cancer-causing materials such as asbestos. That’s why 17 certified asbestos inspectors are now looking at up to seven years’ jail time, CBS New York reported. Rich Lamb of CBS New York affiliate WCBS […]

06/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study: Cancer cells thrive in stiffer tissue

In a report from News Wise, Indiana-based researchers reported that stiffer breast tissues increase the risk of developing breast cancer. They warn that stiffness in the connective tissue increase the chances of the tumor spreading to healthy cells. The researchers were investigating the growth and secondary growth of malignant tumors. In order to determine the […]

06/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chemists finally identify the molecule responsible for a carcinogen in recycled wastewater

Thanks to a recent study by California-based chemists, recycled water may become much safer for consumption. The researchers announced that they have tracked down the specific chemical molecule responsible for the creation of a highly potent carcinogen in treated wastewater, according to a ScienceDaily article. Formally known as N-nitrosodimethyalmine, NDMA is a cancer-causing byproduct of […]

05/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

PFAS chemicals are now in the drinking water of about 16 million Americans, new study concludes

You might be one of the 16 million Americans who are drinking polluted water. A recent study found that the drinking water of numerous counties in 36 states tested positive for toxic chemicals called perfluorinated compounds (PFAS), an article in the Bucks County Courier Times stated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) mapped out communities in […]

05/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Singaporean authorities find 18 cosmetic products contain high levels of mercury and other dangerous ingredients

The national health product regulator of Singapore has identified 18 cosmetics that failed to declare the dangerous ingredients they contained. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned that these beauty products contain unsafe levels of mercury and other toxic ingredients, an article in The Straight Times stated. In a recent statement, the HSA revealed that some of the products have […]

05/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Did you know you breathe in highly toxic jet engine air every time you travel?

During flights, every breath you take inside an airliner’s passenger cabin fills your lungs with air taken directly from the plane’s jet engines. An article in Green Med Info stated that this exposes you to tricresyl phosphates (TCPs) and other deadly chemicals used to ensure the smooth operation of the engines. This is not a […]

05/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tap water in Fayetteville, North Carolina tainted with carcinogen, new analysis reveals

The good news for Fayetteville, North Carolina is that there is no GenX in their public drinking water supply despite the nearby presence of the Chemours chemical plant. The bad news is that their tap water showed high levels of another cancer-causing chemical called 1,4-dioxane, an article in The Fayetteville Observer stated. The Public Works […]

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