Opinion: News stories miss important points of breast cancer report.
Some media reported that a new analysis of environmental links to breast cancer tells women to stop worrying about consumer products. But these stories ignore the report’s explanation that definitive evidence is not attainable and lack of human evide...
The 10 Best Ways to Prevent Cancer.
Rodale news Leah Zerbe December 8, 2011 A report calls for “high priority” research into endocrine disruting chemicals commonly found in canned food, lotion, and... Read More
The Dirty Secrets About Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Common Cleaners
GreenBiz.com Alexandra Scranton December 9, 2011 The cleaning products that we use to wipe down our countertops, wash our dishes and clothes and scent our... Read More
Can we solve the problem of carcinogens in the environment?
While there are 84,000 synthetic chemicals in circulation, the vast majority haven't been fully tested for health risks, and only a handful have been banned. But it's not up to industry to prove its chemicals are safe -- it's effectively up to everyone...
Non-Toxic Holiday Shopping Guide
WVE has pulled together some of our favorite resources for finding safer products from responsible companies.
Federal Legislation Would Force Chemical Testing
NBC Montana.com November 28, 2011 Senator Max Baucus is promoting new legislation called the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. It would require testing of chemicals... Read More
Dangerous beauty: FDA talks tainted makeup.
On Wednesday, FDA is holding a public meeting examining microbiological safety issues in cosmetics. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetics before they are sold to consumers and has no specific regulations regarding microbial safety in cosmetic products. But...
Nail Salon Researcher Takes the Shine off Your Polish
Hyphen Momo Chang November 28, 2011 Thu Quach is a research scientist at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California and one of the few people... Read More
Chemical oversight? Not much.
Do you believe that the federal government monitors most chemicals used in household products for safety? (It doesn't.)
Companies hide toxic ingredients in household cleaners, report finds
Free Speech Radio News November 22, 2011 Household cleaners are commonly marketed as necessary in the fight against germs to make your home safer and... Read More