Health fears as mercury in fish rises
Mercury contamination in large fish such as sharks, swordfish and certain types of tuna is rising and could be more harmful that previously thought, experts say.[more]
07.12.2012
Autism and Air Pollution: The Link Grows Stronger
Children with autism are two to three times more likely than other children to have been exposed to car exhaust, smog, and other air pollutants during their earliest days, according to a new study. [more]
Greenpeace finds hazardous chemicals in branded apparels
High street fashion brands are selling clothing contaminated with hazardous chemicals that break down to form hormone-disrupting or even cancer-causing chemicals when released into the environment, according to a report...[more]
TACT: Surprising, puzzling benefit from chelation therapy after MI
Los Angeles, CA (updated) - A randomized, double-blind trial of chelation therapy has suggested that the alternative-medicine mainstay may modestly improve clinical outcomes in patients after an acute MI, leaving its own...[more]
Pregnant Moms’ Flu Linked to Higher Risk of Autism Among Children
According to the latest research on flu vaccination during pregnancy, following current recommendations for influenza shots may help to lower rates of autism.Read more:...[more]
12.11.2012
Asthma & Allergies
Allergic to Nickel? Might Want to Trade in That Flip Phone[more]
10.11.2012
Toxins in Outdoor Clothing
"All over the world, from secluded mountain lakes and Arctic polar ice to deep in the oceans, traces can be found of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs), pollutants with properties that are harmful to the...[more]