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In 2011, over 20,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and over 13,000 will die of the disease. Only half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will live beyond 5 years following diagnosis. This is partly because it...
Independent research undertaken by the Breast Cancer Fund has uncovered harmful levels of Bisphenol A – or BPA – in a range of popular canned goods. Conducting the study using tinned foods commonly consumed throughout the festive season, including...
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a chemical found in virtually all indoor environments. It is used in everything from carpets, furniture, and permanent-press fabrics to construction and building materials (paneling, isulation foam, and pressed wood...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally committed to a decision by March 31, 2012 on whether to ban BPA from use in packaging for food and drinks. This was announced today as part of a settlement agreement with NRDC.
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