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Lawmaker sees Big Tobacco fight in tanning bill
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By JACKIE STONE Associated Press Writer
Texas — A proposal that would make it harder for Texas teenagers to enter the tanning bed was compared to legislation against Big Tobacco in testimony before a House panel Tuesday. “In the United states and Texas, we don’t allow our teens to purchase cigarettes until after they are 18 because it is a carcinogen,” said Rep.… continue reading
Breast cancer specialists say night shift link not yet proven
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The World Today – Reporter: Karen Barlow
Australian doctors say Denmark is jumping the gun in compensating breast cancer patients for working night shifts. Danish authorities have responded to a World Health Organisation ruling that long-term night shift workers are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.… continue reading
ITA Promotes Responsible Tanning for Spring Breakers
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
WASHINGTON– With spring break upon us, The Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) is encouraging beach goers to tan responsibly. While moderate exposure to UV light is necessary for good health, overexposure to UV light can be a dangerous byproduct of too much time in the sun.… continue reading
Poisonous Baby Products?
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Famous baby care product maker Johnson & Johnson’s shampoos, soaps, sunscreen, bubble bath, and lotions were tested of containing high-levels of chemicals. ‘Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ (CSC), a nonprofit organization from the US, recently announced that some of name-brand baby bath products on sale contain high-levels of chemicals.… continue reading
An Outbreak of Autism, or a Statistical Fluke?
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. , The New York Times
Ayub Abdi is a cute 5-year-old with a smile that might be called shy if not for the empty look in his eyes. He does not speak. When he was 2, he could say “Dad,” “Mom,” “give me” and “need water,” but he has lost all that.… continue reading
