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Federal Government Updates List of Human CarcinogensOn June 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the "12th Report on Carcinogens." The report adds eight additional substances/chemicals to the list of known or suspected human cancer-causing products.- Two New Human Carcinogens Now in HHS2 "new" carcinogens are reported herein.
5-Hour Energy Shots: Long-Term Cancer Risk? Potential Carcinogens5-Hour Energy Shots are a hit-or-miss for most folks in the short-term. Long-term, many of its preservatives had been considered as potential carcinogens that could increase one's likelihood for cancer.
Possible Carcinogen Found in Drinking Water of 31 Major CitiesA likely carcinogenic substance, Hexavalent Chromium, has been found in the drinking water of major cities.- New Study Reveals Children Affected by Cigarettes Long After Smoke ExtinguishesIn 2007, I reported on the ill effects of environmental tobacco smoke (or ETS) on children. A new study shows residue from cigarette smoke remains on surface areas and reacts with indoor air to create harmful carcinogens.
- Urbanization and Cancer RatesThis paper was written for an Environmental Science class. I had lost several people to cancer and suspect a cancer cluster in my hometown.
- How to Reduce Carcinogens in Cooked MeatCooking on the grill is a popular method to cook a meal and is the centerpiece of many casual backyard gatherings. Foods cooked on the barbecue grill are delicious but grilling some popular foods can produce cancer causing compounds.
- How to Decrease Carcinogens in Cooked MeatSimple ways consumers can decrease or limit the amount of carcinogens when cooking and grilling meat.
- Facts About Carcinogens in Well-Done MeatThe facts about what carcinogens in well-done meat actually are compared to if they are good or bad for your health.
- California Wins Case for Carcinogens in Potato ChipsCalifornia Wins Case for Carcinogens in Potato Chips. Acrylamide is a natural by product of cooking, especially in starchy foods like potatoes, so do we eat them raw or take them off the shelf. There are bigger fish to fry than a bag of potato chips.
- Cancer: The Causes and the TreatmentBasic biology regarding cancer.
- Cancer and Our PetsBecome an educated pet owner and be aware of the pet products that are known carcinogens.
- Cancer's RiseThis poem was inspired by the loss of my mother in the fight against cancer.
- Weak StickWhat I see when someone lights up.
- Energy Deficient Home and Your HealthLiving, green and flowering plants can remove several toxic chemicals from the air in building interiors. You can use plants in your home or office to improve the quality of the air to make it a more pleasant place to live and work.
- American Cigarettes - Most DangerousA recent study revealed that American cigarettes are more potent than cigarettes from other countries.
How to Arm Yourself Against CancerCancer can affect anybody at any time. Here are a few tips on how to prevent cancer.- Can Wearing Bras Cause Cancer?A few years ago, questions began to be asked whether wearing a bra enhanced the risk of getting breast cancer.
- Nonsmoking Restaurant Workers Exposed to Potent Cancer Causing Agent at Work!Restaurant workers may be exposed to a dangerous carcinogen from their customer's secondhand smoke even if they don't smoke themselves.
- House of CancerDo you use Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste, Lysol Spray or Ritalin in your house? Did you know that these products can cause cancer?
