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03/01/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Drinkers, beware: Research finds that enameled decorations on alcoholic beverage bottles may contain high levels of TOXIC elements

The fancy bottles that come with your drink could be killing you faster than the alcohol itself. A recent paper published in Environmental Science & Technology revealed that decorated bottles of beer, wine and spirits could be laced with potentially toxic elements such as lead and cadmium. The study, authored by Andrew Turner from the University of Plymouth, examined […]

02/04/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Study investigates the mercury content of various fish products

In a study, researchers from Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Slovakia looked at mercury contamination in fish and seafood and its potential health risks. Their findings were published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. Excessive exposure to mercury is linked to adverse health risks, in particular, to the central nervous system and the kidneys. The […]

01/28/2020 / By Ralph Flores

FDA finds cancer-inducing “forever chemicals” in common grocery foods

People looking to buy their favorite foods at grocery stores could also be getting “worrisome” chemicals on the side, according to food-test results released by the Food and Drug Administration. In the report, the regulators discovered that grocery store meats and seafood, and off-the-shelf chocolate cake contained substantial levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or […]

12/06/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Over 900 products contain E171, a harmful food additive that can cause IBS and even cancer

A recent study revealed the hidden dangers of titanium dioxide (TiO2), an additive found in foods and medicines. Researchers from The University of Syndey (USYD) and other universities in Australia investigated whether TiO2 — an agent used in over 900 food products — can negatively impact human health. “If there was a reason for using the titanium dioxide in food, I would […]

06/27/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Chemicals found in firefighting foam linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and other health problems

House lawmakers will soon decide on a piece of legislation that will force military bases to stop using firefighting foam that contains the toxic chemical PFAS. The measure, which is included in the House Armed Services Committee’s first draft of the defense authorization bill, also contains a provision for environmental clean-up funding and ways to […]

06/24/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Toxic jewelry found on the shelves of popular retailers

If you’re into bling, here’s something to consider before you buy your next piece of jewelry. A recent study from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in California found significant levels of the toxic metal cadmium in jewelry items sold at major national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack, Walgreens, and Papaya. According to the CEH-commissioned […]

06/11/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Toxic flame retardants found in newly manufactured children’s car seats

A recent test made by scientists at Indiana University (IU) revealed that 15 out of 18 children’s car seats tested positive for toxic flame retardants. These shocking results, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, raises new concerns about children’s health, as the car seats used in the study were newly marketed and manufactured […]

01/21/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Chemotherapy linked to mitochondrial dysfunction in skeletal muscle

A study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology has found that chemotherapy can cause adverse effects on the skeletal muscle of patients undergoing treatment. In the study, researchers from the University of Vermont looked at whether chemotherapeutics for breast cancer impact skeletal muscle structure and protein expression. The researchers involved 13 women diagnosed with […]

12/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ozone is a safer and greener alternative to toxic insecticides

People who are looking for natural alternatives to synthetic insecticides need not look any further than a gas found in the atmosphere. In a recent study, researchers from the Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado in Venezuela suggest using ozone, a naturally occurring gas in the stratosphere, to get rid of insect pests. Their findings, which appeared in the […]

10/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Health Ranger: Are your ALLERGIES actually caused by your laundry detergent?

It turns out people can suffer from allergies caused by triggers found in their laundry. In his Health Ranger Report podcast, Health Ranger Mike Adams talks about the link between allergies and exposure to fragrance chemicals. “In nearly every case, the same people [who complain of having allergies] are wearing, like, a bombshell of toxic fragrance […]

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