Many ignore indoor tanning risks.
Indoor tanning does, in fact, increase the risk of skin cancer, and may speed up the aging process in skin, causing wrinkles. Despite this, a new survey released today found that 18 per cent of women and more than 6 per cent of men said they have gone ...
Salinas, California: The Salad Bowl of pesticides.
The difficulties facing migrant workers who plant and pick the crops is an old story. But in Salinas, a new story is emerging -- one with serious implications for the rest of the country. New research on the neurodevelopmental effects of pesticides is ...
Olive oil protects against breast cancer: study.
Adding olive oil to one's daily diet could help keep breast cancer at bay. The findings show that the Mediterranean oil mounts a multi-pronged attack on the tumours, stunting their growth, driving their cells to implode and protecting against potential...
Homeowners aim to clear the air.
The holidays are nearly over, so you can sit back and breathe a bit easier. Or maybe not. There are chemicals in the cleaning products we've used to make our homes sparkle for holiday guests, and in the air freshener we've been spritzing around to make...