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...
View ArticleButylated 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...
View ArticleNitrates 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....
View ArticleBPA 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...
View ArticleRed 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...
View ArticleSweeteners: 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...
View ArticleAddicted 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...
View ArticleMaine 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...
View ArticlePomegranate 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...
View ArticleBiphenol 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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