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ToxicToys - 1 in 3 tested found toxins
A study done this past week has found that 1 in 3 popular toys on our store shelves this holiday season have significant levels of toxic chemicals including lead, flame retardants, and arsenic. Some products... 
Californians have much higher levels of flame-retardant in their blood
Looks like worries of an epidemic of Spinal Tap style spontaneous human combustions is out of the question for Californians. A shocking report is released by journal Environmental Science &...
Hippies beware: incense poses cancer risk
A new study shows that burning incense isn't a very healthy aromatherapy alternative. The smoke poses a significant cancer risk particularly in places where it's in abundant supply, like temples and homes in many... 
Doctor: Social networking sites skew kids' world view; can be psychologically...
Will generations of kids raised with "online lives" have less grasp of reality and be at psychological risk? Some health professionals see real problems ahead."Children growing up amid the rise of social networking Web sites may have a "potentially dangerous" view of the...
Athlete's Foot of the Sea
Dr. Scholl's might have the cure to the ocean's red, itchy, inflammations."Two agents used to treat athlete's foot may also help battle harmful algal blooms, which can be toxic to fish and shellfish, and potentially lethal to humans."Coming soon, gel inserts for the seven...
Cuba to abandon salary Parity
Change of leadership in Cuba has brought a whiff of changes. Cubans have realised benefits of free economy and as first step they allowed mobile phones. Now old system of same pay for everyone is going to be...
FDA Requests Recall of Xiadafil VIP Tabs
"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today requested that SEI Pharmaceuticals, of Miami, Fla., recall all Xiadafil VIP Tabs sold in 8 tablet bottles (Lot # 6K029) or blister cards of 2 tablets (Lot #...
Sunscreen Use Causes Bleaching in Coral Reefs
Sunscreen use is highly recommended by doctors and dermatologists to help prevent melanoma and other skin cancers and diseases. However, once you dive into the water and it starts to come off, where does all that... 
Row over fish in urinal
Gives you something to aim at I guess."Row over fish in urinal A Chinese restaurant has been criticised - for keeping ornamental fish in a urinal. The restaurant in Changchun city has...
OLD RICE MAY CAUSE CANCER
According to a study conducted by Hyderabad based DRR rice which is over 36 months old is most affected by the fungus and if such rice is cooked and eaten may cause cancer. We all prefer old rice since it cooks easily but since old rice has a chance of getting infested...
New Study Shows Extent of Harmful Human Influences on Global Marine Ecosystems
Newly published scientific data showing that humans really have spoiled their habitat. Remember the saying "Act Local Think Global"? Its not too late to change our practices!Start with a copy of the Chemical Maze...
created by Maireid Sullivan | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Childrens Cough Medicine Lawsuit Filed
Mother Sues Over 4-Month-Old's Cough Medicine Death"CHICAGO — A mother whose 4-month-old son died after taking over-the-counter cough and cold medicines sued two distributors of the drugs, saying they should have known the dangers of a key ingredient and warned...
Canada: NDP call for booze warning
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThough Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a serious issue, The political left party in Canada, the New Democratic Party feel we need more warning labels on alcohol. Do we...
created by Barry Artiste | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Middle Classes Excess Drinking
Higher levels of drinking in affluent areas is highlighted in a recent study. One of the reasons being given is that they can afford too, also that they have more stressful lives. The drinking culture is also more... 
"No Flowers Here- This Is a Hospital"
Dorset County Hospital in the UK is oepning its war on germs on a new front: flowers. Florists have been put on notice that their budding wares will not be accepted in the wards any longer. Fruit is apparently...
created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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