‘We are guinea pigs,’ for the chemical industry, UC Riverside professor says.
In his new book, Carl Cranor details the toxic chemicals people are exposed to daily from plastics, fabrics, cosmetics and other products. He advocates testing that would ensure the chemicals are safe before they can be used in such items.
Toxic chemical rules are on Brown’s agenda.
As Congress struggles to reform the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, California in the next few months is expected to issue the nation's first comprehensive rules curbing chemicals in consumer products such as toys, cosmetics and plastics.
Why ARE women’s breasts getting bigger?
Could the changing shape of our breasts indicate an increased sensitivity to oestrogen?
Hundreds of cosmetic companies leading the market on safer products
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics January 27, 2011 San Francisco– The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced today that it will sunset the “Compact for Safe Cosmetics”... Read More
Markey’s bill would ban BPA from bottles.
Boston Globe Michael J. Bailey January 25, 2011 Representative Edward Markey’s BPA-bottle battle begins anew. The Malden Democrat today introduced a bill that would prohibit... Read More
Keratin hair treatments get raves from customers but raise health concerns.
Keratin-based hair-smoothing treatments have gained popularity among curly-haired women of all races. But there are concerns that some keratin-based products present a health risk because they contain unacceptable levels of formaldehyde.
UK women have some of world’s worst cancer rates.
A league table compiled by health campaigners reveals that the UK has the 11th highest rate of breast cancer in the world, with women coming 12th for cancers overall.
Home fires: The world’s most lethal pollution.
The world's deadliest pollution does not come from factories billowing smoke, industries tainting water supplies or chemicals seeping into farm land. It comes from within people's own homes.
Why we need to educate consumers about the potential dangers of triclosan.
Women’s Voices for the Earth Cassidy Randall January 24, 2011 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released polling results this week showing that 75% of moms... Read More
Smoking warnings hit home as UK cancer rates drop.
Decades of warnings about the dangers of smoking appear to be having an effect, with the UK placed a relatively low 22nd in a world league of highest cancer rates.
