Contact: Albert Ang press@inderscience.com Inderscience Publishers Researchers in India have developed a filter system based on a medicinal herb, which they say can quickly and easily remove “fluoride” from drinking water. The technology described in the March issue of the… Read More ›
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Ikea chocolate cake contaminated by SEWAGE: Officials in China destroy two tonnes of confectionary after disgusting discovery
Chinese authorities found cake contained high levels of coliform bacteria Nearly two tons of the chocolate almond cake was destroyed last year The company was caught up in the horsemeat scandal last week By Steve Nolan PUBLISHED: 09:37 EST, 5 … Read More ›
Contaminated Diet Contributes to Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Phthalates and BPA * 183mg per Kg of bodyweight per Day!!! *
Phthalates and bisphenol A are synthetic endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Previous studies have linked prenatal exposure to phthalates to male reproductive system abnormalities. Fetal exposure to BPA is linked to hyperactivity, anxiety, and depression in girls. People may exposed to these chemicals… Read More ›
Dairy Industry Wants to Put Aspartame in Milk ” would particularly benefit school children “
By NICK MCCANN WASHINGTON (CN) – Dairy industry groups have asked the Food and Drug Administration to be able to put artificial sweeteners in milk, and not change the label, claiming that it is so consumers can “more easily identify… Read More ›
Oceana Study Reveals Seafood Fraud Nationwide; Dangerous and Contaminated food in the Chain ( Everywhere )
February 21, 2013 From 2010 to 2012, Oceana conducted one of the largest seafood fraud investigations in the world to date, collecting more than 1,200 seafood samples from 674 retail outlets in 21 states to determine if they were honestly labeled…. Read More ›
Man-made chemicals cited in health scourges -UN report : “a global threat that needs to be resolved,”
Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:59 GMT Reuters * Childhood cancers, male sperm count cited * Action said needed to avert global threat * Product labels may not identify components By Robert Evans GENEVA, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Man-made chemicals in… Read More ›
Yale study links common chemicals to osteoarthritis : perfluorinated chemicals
Contact: Michelle Bell michelle.bell@yale.edu 203-432-9869 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies New Haven, Conn. – A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and… Read More ›
Widely used nanoparticles enter soybean plants from farm soil
Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 202-872-6042 American Chemical Society Two of the most widely used nanoparticles (NPs) accumulate in soybeans — second only to corn as a key food crop in the United States — in ways previously shown to have… Read More ›
Antibacterial agent used in common soaps ” When exposed to sunlight, triclosan and its chlorinated derivatives form dioxins “
Antibacterial agent used in common soaps found in increasing amounts in freshwater lakes University of Minnesota study raises new questions about use of triclosan Contacts: Rhonda Zurn, College of Science and Engineering, rzurn@umn.edu, (612) 626-7959 Matt Hodson, University News Service,… Read More ›
Alarming Tale From a Snack Food Group
By CHRIS FRY MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CN) – A Ph.D. in food science claims in court that Pinnacle Foods Group fired him for protesting its “illegal, fraudulent” production policies, telling him that “Pinnacle’s products were ‘trailer park food’… Read More ›
Groundbreaking mercury treaty adopted by 140 countries: Exempted Vaccines and Dental Fillings
19 Jan 2013 GENEVA (AFP) More than 140 countries agreed Saturday on a ground-breaking treaty to rein in the use and emission of health-hazardous mercury, the UN said, but environmental activists lamented it did not go far enough. The world’s… Read More ›
The Irradiation Loophole
Posted By ANH-USA On January 8, 2013 @ 9:00 pm Is this the FDA’s idea of food safety? Action Alert! [1] The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) became law in 2010. We, along with other consumer groups, were able to block some of… Read More ›
Sugary soft drinks may raise risk of depression – with diet versions causing the most harm
Four cans of pop a day raised depression risk 30% But drinking four cups of coffee decreased risk by 10% By Fiona Macrae PUBLISHED: 16:12 EST, 8 January 2013 | UPDATED: 20:46 EST, 8 January 2013 Cutting out sweetened diet… Read More ›
800,000 Fisher-Price rocking sleeper seats could be infected with mold which can lead to respiratory problems and hives for babies
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 12:11 EST, 8 January 2013 | UPDATED: 13:23 EST, 8 January 2013 The government is warning concerned parents to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock ‘N Play Sleepers due to a risk of exposure to mold for… Read More ›
Excessive fructose may be making ‘spoiled appetites’ a thing of the past
Posted by Linda Bonvie January 8, 2013 Back in the day, one of the most common admonitions from moms was “don’t eat that, you’ll spoil your appetite.” But if today’s kids are consuming foods and drinks with higher levels… Read More ›
High Fructose Corn Syrup Direct Correlation with Autism in the U.S. – Clin Epigenetics. 2012
EEV: Highlights Although there are many potential causes. We chose to highlight HFCS, due to its toxin amplification. 1) Ca, Mg and Zn, or losses or displacement of any of these minerals from the consumption of HFCS 2) mercury (Hg)… Read More ›
Foodborne Illness Could Have Sinister Causes : Medications being intentionally added
Contact: Angela Collom acollom@acponline.org 215-351-2653 American College of Physicians Observation Article: Foodborne Illness Could Have Sinister Causes Doctors should consider the intentional addition of medicine to food as a potential cause of foodborne disease outbreaks. The World Health Organization… Read More ›
‘Payment Protection,’ Hey?
LOS ANGELES – JP Morgan Chase Bank illegally sells customers “payment protection” insurance, though it knows they may not be eligible for benefits, a class action claims in Superior Court. http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/12/28/53464.htm
From farm to table, mealworms may be the next best food
Contact: One Press onepress@plos.org Public Library of Science Insect protein may be a more sustainable alternative to milk, chicken, pork and beef Food enthusiasts interested in sustainable farm practices may soon have a new meat alternative: insects. Beetle larvae (called… Read More ›
In vitro study finds digested formula, but not breast milk, is toxic to cells
Contact: Catherine Hockmuth chockmuth@ucsd.edu 858-822-1359 University of California – San Diego Findings may help explain development of fatal condition in premature infants IMAGE: This microscopic image of cells shows the effects of breast milk vs. infant formula… Read More ›
Compounds in nonstick cookware and drinking water may be associated with elevated cholesterol in children and teens
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Kim Fetty fettyki@wvuh.com 304-293-7087 JAMA and Archives Journals Children and teens with higher blood levels of chemicals used in the production of non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics appear more likely to have elevated total… Read More ›
Synthetic Fuel Could Eliminate U.S. Need for Crude Oil, Researchers Say
The United States could eliminate the need for crude oil by using a combination of coal, natural gas and non-food crops to make synthetic fuel, a team of Princeton researchers has found. (Credit: © Maridav / Fotolia) ScienceDaily (Dec. 5,… Read More ›
Eating Foods High in Fructose from Added Sugars Linked to Hypertension
Washington, DC (June 25, 2010) — People who eat a diet high in fructose, in the form of added sugar, are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to a study appearing in… Read More ›
Can your make-up harm your IQ? How 55per cent of lipstick contains traces of lead – and it could affect mental health
By Sadie Whitelocks PUBLISHED: 11:06 EST, 3 December 2012 | UPDATED: 11:16 EST, 3 December 2012 A study involving 22 brands of lipstick found that 55per cent contained trace amounts of lead. Underwriters Laboratories revealed that 12 of the lip… Read More ›
Engineers pave the way towards 3D printing of personal electronics
Contact: Anna Blackaby a.blackaby@warwick.ac.uk 44-024-765-75910 University of Warwick Engineers pave the way towards 3D printing of personal electronics Scientists are developing new materials which could one day allow people to print out custom-designed personal electronics such as games controllers which… Read More ›
Exposure to 3 classes of common chemicals may affect female development
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Mount Sinai Press Office newsnow@mountsinai.org 212-241-9200 The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that exposure to three common chemical classes—phenols, phthalates and… Read More ›
Chemical exposure before mid-30s may be critical in breast cancer development
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Postmenopausal breast cancer and occupational exposures Occupational exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants before a woman reaches her mid-30s could treble her risk of developing cancer after… Read More ›
McDonald’s to give away 200,000 free burgers: “initiative was to reinforce the importance of starting the day with a wholesome breakfast”
The Star/Asia News Network Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 PETALING JAYA – They say eat breakfast like a king and McDonald’s Malaysia has decided to celebrate the most important meal of the day by giving away over 200,000 free Egg McMuffin… Read More ›
Princeton researchers find that high-fructose corn syrup prompts considerably more weight gain
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Kitta MacPherson kittamac@princeton.edu 609-258-5729 Princeton University A sweet problem IMAGE:A Princeton University research team, including (from left) undergraduate Elyse Powell, psychology professor Bart Hoebel, visiting research associate Nicole Avena and graduate student Miriam Bocarsly,… Read More ›
Think that’s ACTUAL fruit in your cereal? How food companies replace the real deal with ‘imposter’ sugar balls and soybean oil
Consumer watchdogs warn lebals are fooling us with high-sugar ‘fruit imposters’ inside packaging promising ‘real fruit, full of vitamins’ The FDA permits labels to say ‘real fruit’ as long as the word ‘flavoured’ also appears on the packaging By Daily… Read More ›
Study finds high exposure to food-borne toxins: preschool-age children had higher exposure to more than half the toxic compounds being measured. Even relatively low exposures can greatly increase the risk of cancer or neurological impairment.
Preschool children are particularly vulnerable to compounds linked to cancer and other conditions. November 13, 2012 (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — In a sobering study published in the journal Environmental Health, researchers at UC Davis and UCLA measured food-borne toxin exposure in… Read More ›
Triclosan in cosmetics and personal care products can increase allergy risk
Contact: Julie Johansen julie.johansen@fhi.no Norwegian Institute of Public Health Triclosan – an antibacterial chemical found in toothpaste and other products – can contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in children. This comes from the Norwegian Environment and Childhood… Read More ›
Study links reduced fertility to flame retardant exposure: PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Sarah Yang scyang@berkeley.edu 510-643-7741 University of California – Berkeley Berkeley – Women with higher blood levels of PBDEs, a type of flame retardant commonly found in household consumer products, took longer to become pregnant… Read More ›
Stain repellent chemical linked to thyroid disease in adults: perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Contact: Andrew Gould andrew.gould@pms.ac.uk 44-139-268-6107 The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry A study by the University of Exeter and the Peninsula Medical School for the first time links thyroid disease with human exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFOA is… Read More ›
Dexatrim Evades Suit Over Chromium Content ( May of Contained Toxic HEXAVALENT Chromium)
By ELIZABETH WARMERDAM SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – A federal judge dismissed claims that the maker of the Dexatrim weight-loss supplement concealed the use of a hazardous chemical ingredient. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said lead plaintiff Joanne Arroyo had failed… Read More ›
Young adults’ blood lead levels linked to depression, panic disorder
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Todd Datz tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu 617-432-3952 JAMA and Archives Journals Young adults with higher blood lead levels appear more likely to have major depression and panic disorders, even if they have exposure to lead levels generally… Read More ›
Childhood lead exposure causes permanent brain damage
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Linda Brooks lbrooks@rsna.org 630-590-7762 Radiological Society of North America CHICAGO – A study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to evaluate brain function revealed that adults who were exposed to lead as children incur… Read More ›
Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptoms
2009 study posted filing Contact: Jayne Dawkins ja.dawkins@elsevier.com 215-239-3674 Elsevier Are phthalates really safe for children? Philadelphia, PA, 19 November 2009 – Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. Studies… Read More ›
High fructose corn syrup: A recipe for hypertension
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Shari Leventhal sleventhal@asn-online.org 202-558-8423 American Society of Nephrology Elevated dietary fructose linked to high blood pressure A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper… Read More ›
Heat forms potentially harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup: Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) often fed to honey bees…. Read More ›
The popular insect repellent deet is neurotoxic: Urgent Action Needed
2009 Report posted for filing Contact: Graeme Baldwin graeme.baldwin@biomedcentral.com 44-203-192-2165 BioMed Central The active ingredient in many insect repellents, deet, has been found to be toxic to the central nervous system. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology… Read More ›
Mercyhurst study aims to identify sucralose levels in beach water
Oct 10, 2012 | Posted in News Releases Faculty and student researchers at Mercyhurst University continue to investigate the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in the beach waters of Presque Isle State Park and have added a new one to… Read More ›
Nicholas Mockford’s job at ExxonMobil provides few clues as to a motive for his assassination-style killing. (Work was in alternatives to phthalate )
Nicholas Mockford’s ExxonMobil role provides few clues as to a motive Image 1 of 2 Nicholas Mockford Nicholas Mockford, in the blue coat, with his successful ExxonMobil sailing team after claiming victory in a Channel race last year By Emily… Read More ›
Triclosan in (Anti-Bacterial Soap, Toothpaste etc..)– Harmful to Ecological Status of Rivers: Ranked sixth as one of the most particularly harmful substances in Europe
Triclosan — Harmful to Ecological Status of Rivers — Needs to Be Monitored, Researchers Say It is intended that the list of priority substances that have to be monitored by the authorities in Europe will be extended from its current… Read More ›
Baby bathwater contains fragrance allergens : benzyl salicylate, linalol, coumarin and hydroxycitronellal.
2009 study posted for filing Contact: SINC info@plataformasinc.es 34-914-251-820 FECYT – Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology Baby bathwater contains fragrance allergens A group of chemists from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) has developed a method… Read More ›
Study: Flame Retardant ‘Firemaster 550’ Is an Endocrine Disruptor: causes extreme weight gain
For Immediate Release Matt Shipman | News Services | 919.515.6386 Dr. Heather Patisaul | 919.513.7567 Release Date: 10.24.2012 Filed under Releases The flame-retardant mixture known as “Firemaster 550” is an endocrine disruptor that causes extreme weight gain, early onset of… Read More ›
Make-up ‘triggers early menopause’: Warning on chemicals in cosmetics and hairspray that can cause to stop more than two years early
A group of chemicals known as pthalates are already thought to raise the risk of cancer, diabetes and obesity Researchers at Washington University, Missouri, believe they may also cause early menopause Chemicals are found in plastics, cosmetics, household products and… Read More ›
Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer’s, diabetes : nitrates
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Nancy Cawley Jean njean@lifespan.org Lifespan Call for reducing nitrate levels in fertilizer and water, detoxifying food and water Providence, RI – A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial… Read More ›
Your arteries on Wonder Bread : reduced elasticity, which can cause heart disease or sudden death
2009 study posted for filing Contact: George Hunka ghunka@aftau.org 212-742-9070 American Friends of Tel Aviv University Landmark study from Tel Aviv University shows how high carb foods cause heart attacks Doctors have known for decades that foods like white bread… Read More ›
Chemicals in common consumer products may play a role in pre-term births : phthalates
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Laura Bailey baileylm@umich.edu 734-647-1848 University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A new study of expectant mothers suggests that a group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are present in many industrial and consumer products… Read More ›
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