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U.S. public overwhelmingly rejects genetically engineered trees

NOTE: You can join the protests against genetically engineered trees at Tree Biotech 2013:http://www.treebiotech2013.org/And check out:http://globaljusticeecology.org/stopgetrees.php------U.S. public...

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Agent orange a risk factor for prostate cancer

By David Liu PHD Saturday May 18, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- A study recently published in the journal Cancer suggests that exposure to agent orange, the herbacide

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Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate

AP reported a study on yahoo.com saying that amphibians disappear at an alarming rate.   As estimated, frogs, salamanders and toads disappear at a rate

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Toxic chemicals are everywhere

Dear Readers,I often ask you to help us be your voice in Washington on matters that affect your family's health. Hundreds of thousands of you

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For Your Health: Check the Air Quality Index

If you plan to spend time outdoors, check the Air Quality Index (AQI) for your location. If the air quality is unhealthy, try to reduce the time

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The Chemicals Behind the Shrinking of Boy's Genitals

By Dr. Mercola The chemical industry is only 100 years old, but in this short time they’ve created substances that may now be threatening human survival. A

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Home Gardeners Beware: Tests Reveal Many Garden Plants Are Treated with...

By Dr. Mercola There are about 100 crop species that provide 90 percent of food globally and, of these, 71 are pollinated by bees. In the

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Cell phone radiofrequency causes cell deaths

Thursday Oct 3, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- A study released in 2012 in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity confirms that cell phone radiation can damage cells

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Oral Bacteria Create a 'Fingerprint' in Your Mouth (PR)

Oct. 23, 2013 Oral Bacteria Create a 'Fingerprint' in Your Mouth Study shows a microbial 'signature' can discriminate between ethnicities COLUMBUS, Ohio – The bacteria in the human

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FDA Consumer: Why Are Jerky Treats Making Pets Sick

 Print & Share (PDF 243 K) En Español On this page: What to Look Out For What FDA Is Doing If you have a dog or cat that became ill

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Prevent Heartworms in Pets Year-Round

  Print & Share (PDF 296 K) En Español On this page: Putting Pets at Risk An Indoor Issue as Well FDA-Approved Heartworm Preventatives for Dogs and Cats If you’ve been to

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BPA in dialysis machine components may be toxic to patients' cells (PR)

Contact: Kurtis Pivertkpivert@asn-online.org202-699-0238American Society of Nephrology  BPA in dialysis machine components may be toxic to patients' cells Atlanta, GA (November 7, 2013)—Levels of...

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Health alert: High tungsten levels double stroke risk

Sunday Nov 17, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study in PLoS One suggests that high levels of tungsten in the body may increase risk of

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Shift work boosts metabolic syndrome risk

A new study finds higher risk of metabolic syndrome in shift workers, compared with those working daytime.  Researchers analyzed data from 1667 of Japanese male

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Tips for Saving Energy During the Winter

In the winter, when many people turn on their heaters and put up holiday lights, gas and electric bills can be much higher than usual. According

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Dental x-ray linked to thyroid cancer

Friday Nov 22, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- Exposure to dental x-ray or radiation may increase risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study published in Acta

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Wi-Fi may harm male fertility

Sunday Nov 24, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- Using a laptop on your lap when connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi may affect your fertility if you

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Arsenic, lead, mercury linked to cardiovascular disease

Heavy metal pollution not only lowers IQ in children, but also can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a report in ISRN Hypertension. The

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Dirty Dozen

Dear Readers, We know that there are hormone disruptors and other dangerous chemicals in many products. That's why EWG partnered with the Keep A Breast Foundation last

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How to Prevent the Spread of Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Your Kitchen

By Dr. Mercola According to a report1 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in October 2013, two million American adults and children become infected

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