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Laser Printers Particles Stick to Lungs

The operation of laser printers emits ultrafine particles which are now known to stick to lungs. Their formation and composition are still unclear, but there is an evidence that they are potentially...

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Butylated Hydroxyanisole and Hydroxytoluene (BHA and BHT)

What it is: BHA and BHT are food additives that prevent spoilage in foods. It is mostly found when oil or shortening is present, but it is also used to preserve many breakfast cereals, dried soups and...

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Nitrates and Nitrites

What it is: food additive known to enhance color of meat, poultry and fish products. This food additive also prevents the formation of bacterial spores related to botulism, a deadly foodborne disease....

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BPA also found in pop cans and tin cans

Bisphenol-A, which is banned in Canada in baby bottles, is actually found in almost every canned drinks, including pops and energy drinks. A thin epoxy liner inside cans protect the drink from direct...

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Red wine and controversial anti-cancer benefits

In general, alcohol is associated with the increased risk of cancer. In the case of red wine, it looks like some beneficial components can overcome the damage done by alcohol, and contribute to cancer...

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Sweeteners: a survey

Sugar substitutes are food additives which basically mimic the taste of sugar. When the substitute is not obtained from a natural source (in contrast with corn syrup for example), we call the additive...

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Addicted to plastic: a introduction

Addicted to Plastic The 2009 documentary “Addicted to Plastic” is a very well structured review of human use of plastic. From food, commodities, tools, common objects, we are constantly exposed to...

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Maine might be first to label cellphones as potential cancer source

Cell Phone Although there is no consensus at the moment, the state of Maine is tempted to force cellphone manufacturers to put warnings on their products.  In 2006, a sweden research institute...

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Pomegranate shown to prevent breast cancer

pomegranate Pomegranate, a exotic fruit from Middle East and Asia, has been linked with cancer prevention and slow tumor growth. The contained phytochemicals inhibits the production of estrogen, which...

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Biphenol A (BPA) now possibly linked to heart diseases

plastic bottles BPA (bisphenol A) is already known to be harmful when it comes to hormone-based cancers (breast, prostate cancers) and it affects sperm production and fertility (see this post).  A new...

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