Breastfed infants are receiving up to 17 times the tolerable amount of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), according to the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products ...
Men who are exposed to the toxic chemical 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD or dioxin) father more female babies, according to new data from Seveso, Italy. ...
The British Medical Association has called for a "green card" reporting system to collect information about the effects of pesticides on health. Similar to the yellow card system of the Committee ...
Fish eaters, take note: Ask your fishmonger where your fish is coming from. ...
Reader's Corner
Eat less fat if you want to lower the risk of ingesting dioxin, the pollutant which is a known carcinogen (cause of cancer). ...
New evidence links this misunderstood disease with chemical or drug damage, even those used for fertility. ...
Tooth decay and gum disease are widespread throughout the Western world in spite of the availability of high-tech toothbrushes, and ‘scientifically proven’ toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Q The Housing Association I belong to is forcing me to install PVC windows in my flat. As an asthmatic, the quality of the air I breathe is of great importance, and I am very concerned about the dangers of PVC. - MF, London