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06/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The hidden health dangers of microwave popcorn

When it comes to snacking, popcorn is usually thought of as one of the healthier snacks out there. It’s low in calories, rich in antioxidants, and offers a satisfying way to get your daily fill of whole grain goodness. But that’s if you opt for plain, air-popped popcorn. According to LiveScience.com, microwave popcorn is anything […]

04/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is YOUR indoor cat or dog consuming parabens? The preservatives are poisoning pets

Parabens: the dangers posed by these synthetic additives are well documented by now. They’ve been linked to the increased risk of breast cancer and early puberty, as well as reduced sperm levels. As such, manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products have been trying to phase out parabens from their goods. The same can’t be […]

03/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The security of our food and nutrition supply is compromised by pesticide residues, new science finds

The world is getting more connected by the minute – and with that comes our dependence on specific regions for certain food items. Take Brazil, for example. Thanks to its climate and geographical diversity, the country has slowly put its place on the map: What was once a country only known for sugar has become […]

02/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Baby formula salmonella scandal in France exposes gaps in regulation and corporate responsibility

A baby formula scandal continues to rock France to its core: the French dairy group, Lactalis, has issued a worldwide recall of its powdered milk products due to some of them being contaminated with salmonella. At least 7,000 tons of Lactalis products have been pulled from over 80 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Despite […]

02/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

City in Alabama sees spike in cancer cases – scientists say it may be from water contaminants

Between 2013 and 2017, the town of Fruithurst in Cleburne County, Alabama, has had eight leukemia diagnoses. Four of those cases were boys under 18 years of age, one of whom has since passed away. Figures have shown that the people of Fruithurst – who number no more than 280 residents – have a greater […]

01/29/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Potential new birth control for men made with a plant extract that African warriors use as a heart-stopping poison for their arrows – what could possibly go wrong?

The birth control options for men have been slim to none. But researchers from the University of Minnesota and University of Kansas may soon be changing that. They’ve just suggested a new type of male birth control in the form of an oral contraceptive containing a derivative of ouabain. According to ScienceDaily.com, this compound is […]

12/13/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Alachlor — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Alachlor is a selective systemic herbicide most commonly used on annual grasses and the broadleaf weeds that grow around peanuts, corns, and soybeans. This chemical works in two ways: first, alachlor impedes a plant’s ability to generate proteins essential to its growth; second, alachlor interferes with root elongation. Alachlor was one of the most widely […]

12/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Cadusafos – toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Cadusafos is an organophosphate insecticide and nematocide (pesticide to kill nematode worms). Though shown to be effective at controlling nematodes and soil-born insects, cadusafos has been banned from use in numerous countries. This is because cadusafos was found to be highly toxic to humans and non-target animals, and has a tendency to bioaccumulate. List of known […]

12/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Cartap — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Cartap, also known as cartap hydrochloride, is a thiocarbamate insecticide developed by Takeda Chemical Industries, now known as Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. According to Inchem.org, cartap is derived from nereistoxin, a naturally occurring insecticide isolated from the marine worms Lumbrinereis heteropoda and Lumbrinereis brevicirra. This chemical is notable for being “reasonably effective at controlling chewing and […]

12/05/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Dieldrin – toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Dieldrin is an organochlorine insecticide that is structurally similar to Aldrin, another type of organochlorine insecticide. In its pure form, dieldrin is a mild-smelling white powder; technical-grade dieldrin, on the hand, is a tan-colored powder. Dieldrin was once extensively used on corn and cotton from the 1950s until the middle of the 1970s, and was […]

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