Not Just Genetics: Research Indicates Environmental Toxins Can Also Play a Role in Breast Cancer
By B.N. Frank So many environmental toxins, so much breast cancer! In August, 300+ chemicals were identified as being able to increase levels of breast…
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Radioactive Waste No Longer to Be Used for De-Icing State Roads in Ohio
By B.N. Frank In 2019, Rolling Stone magazine published an article about toxic radioactive waste being used to de-ice roads and growing opposition to this. …
300+ Chemicals That Can Increase Levels of Breast Cancer-Contributing Hormones
By B.N. Frank Genetics can play a significant role in women and men having increased vulnerability to Breast Cancer. Of course so can exposure to…
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreens Due to Low Levels of Cancer-Causing Ingredient
By B.N. Frank Last month, Environmental Working Group published a list of sunscreens that are safe to use. Many popular brands, including some from Johnson…
House Committee Approves Bill to Expand Healthcare Bill for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
By B.N. Frank Human-made toxins may have caused more harm than we may ever completely know. The good news is that large-scale efforts are currently…
Bills Introduced to Stop Companies from Adding “Forever Chemicals” and Other Toxins to Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
By B.N. Frank The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is supposed to protect Americans from being exposed to unsafe products before they are released to…
Documentary, “Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story”, Free to Watch Online June 23-30
By B.N. Frank It’s not easy staying healthy with so many toxic chemicals being produced and released into the environment. There are efforts being made…
Petition Submitted to FDA to Ban Formaldehyde, a Carcinogen and Potent Allergen, in Hair Straighteners and Treatments
By B.N. Frank Companies continue to be exposed for putting toxic ingredients in beauty and healthcare products. But formaldehyde in hair straighteners and treatments?! From…
Bills Introduced to Set Deadlines and Provide Resources for Cleanup of “Forever Chemicals” (PFAS) at U.S. Military Facilities
By B.N. Frank In May the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was heavily criticized for replacing old “forever chemicals” with new ones. Fortunately, last week one…
EPA Office Announces 3 Actions to Protect Public from Toxic “Forever Chemicals” (aka PFAS)
By B.N. Frank Last month the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was lambasted for replacing old “forever chemicals” with new ones. Fortunately, one of its offices…
“Toxic Beauty” Film Exposes Johnson & Johnson’s and Other Companies’ Long History of Selling Products that Make People Sick
By B.N. Frank Over the last 14+ months, it seems like most health-related media coverage has been on COVID-19 and little else. Before that, though,…
Old Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Replaced with New Toxic “Forever Chemicals”; No Federal Regulations to Address This
By B.N. Frank “Forever Chemicals” have been getting more attention (and rightfully so) since actor/producer/activist Mark Ruffalo released his film, Dark Waters. Unfortunately, most Americans’…
Oooh That Smell: “STINK!” Movie Reveals How American Companies Add Toxic Chemicals to Common Products
By B.N. Frank Have you ever been walking outside and suddenly been accosted by the overwhelming fragrance of somebody doing laundry? You don’t know if…
Kids Living Near Fracking Wells Absorbing High Levels of Dangerous Chemicals — Study
By B.N. Frank Say the word “fracking” out loud. It doesn’t sound like something that is attractive, pleasant, or harmless. Research continues to prove that…