In the News
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
New Study Shows Skin Cream May Cause Skin Tumors
Monday, March 16, 2009
By David Gutierrez, staff writer
(NaturalNews) Common commercial skin care products may increase users’ risk of contracting skin cancer, according to a paper by researchers from Rutgers University and published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Researchers had originally been planning to study whether topically applied caffeine could reduce people’s risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
