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Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

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Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

A common antidepressant medication taken by millions has been voluntarily recalled by the distributor after high levels of a cancer-causing chemical may have been detected. According to the FDA, nearly 370,000 bottles of Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are being recalled by manufacturer Towa Pharmaceutical and distributor Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. due to levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine that exceeded … Read more

Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’

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Exclusive | Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’

Around the world, chemicals that once kept barnacles from attaching to the hulls of ships have leached into marine sediments. Animals have suffered brain and immune impairment. Some female mollusks have turned imposex, growing male genitalia.  The chemicals did so much damage to aquatic ecosystems that, decades ago, they were banned internationally for marine use.  … Read more

Woman battles 3 cancers after husband cheated — and she learned she has a cancer-causing STI

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Woman battles 3 cancers after husband cheated — and she learned she has a cancer-causing STI

The most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is also high-risk for several types of cancer, as one woman learned. Married for nearly 30 years, Eileen McGill Fox immediately went for an STI screening after learning of her husband’s infidelity in 2017, and was initially negative for syphilis, gonorrhea and HIV. A year later, though, Fox … Read more

You can double your weight loss by ditching this cancer-causing food from your diet: study

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You can double your weight loss by ditching this cancer-causing food from your diet: study

Looking to double down on weight loss? A new study suggests that eliminating one food group can significantly enhance weight loss and lower cancer risk. Participants lost twice as much weight when they adhered to a diet of minimally processed foods (MPFs) compared to one that included ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs — billed as ready … Read more

New tool can remove nearly all of a cancer-causing ‘forever chemical’ from water — in just 5 minutes

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New tool can remove nearly all of a cancer-causing ‘forever chemical’ from water — in just 5 minutes

Your tap water’s dirty little secret might have just met its match. Scientists have engineered a high-tech filter that strips toxic “forever chemicals” from drinking water in a matter of minutes. Better yet, the new tool glows on contact with contamination, serving as both a purifier and an real-time monitoring system. Research suggests the majority … Read more

Alarming number of women’s shampoos, lotions and body soap found to have this cancer-causing chemical

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Alarming number of women’s shampoos, lotions and body soap found to have this cancer-causing chemical

A new study has found that an alarming number of personal care products contain a known carcinogen. Formaldehyde has been linked to cancer — but the chemical, and preservatives that release it, are often added to personal care products to extend their shelf life. And new research found this chemical lurking in items like shampoo, … Read more

Your acne cream may contain ‘unacceptably high levels’ of a cancer-causing chemical

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Your acne cream may contain ‘unacceptably high levels’ of a cancer-causing chemical

Another blemish on their record? A new analysis has once again found that dozens of popular acne creams and cleansers contain “unacceptably high levels” of a cancer-causing chemical. Professors from Yale and Long Island universities and a team from Valisure, a Connecticut-based laboratory, tested 111 benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products, including Proactiv and Clearasil. A … Read more

Peeps vow to remove cancer-causing dyes — but not until next year

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Peeps vow to remove cancer-causing dyes — but not until next year

Fan-favorite Peeps may be getting a facelift. Just Born Quality Confections, the manufacturer of the vibrant marshmallows, announced that Peeps will no longer contain the dye Red No. 3 after Easter 2024. The synthetic color is used to create the eye-catching hues that are a hallmark of the Peeps brand every spring, as well as … Read more

Contact lenses contain dangerous levels of cancer-causing chemicals: study

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Contact lenses contain dangerous levels of cancer-causing chemicals: study

New research has revealed that many soft contact lenses are made up of compounds linked to a host of health issues including cancer, liver and kidney disease, autoimmune disorders and fertility problems. Fluoropolymers are by definition described as PFAS or “forever chemicals” and some contact lenses are found to have extremely high levels of organic … Read more

Alarming map shows cancer-causing chemicals in 330 animal species

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Alarming map shows cancer-causing chemicals in 330 animal species

Call it concerning carcinogen cartography. An alarming new map shows the global scope of certain cancer-causing forever chemicals, which may be harming over 330 species of animals worldwide. The unsettling analysis was published Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Researchers pored over 100-plus recent peer-reviewed studies, which found these animals harbored 120 unique polyfluoroalkyl … Read more

UV dryers for manicures can lead to cancer-causing cell mutations: study

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UV dryers for manicures can lead to cancer-causing cell mutations: study

Gel manicure fans may want to sit down for this one. A new study found ultraviolet drying lamps used for gel and shellac manicures damage DNA and cause mutations in cells. “If you look at the way these devices are presented, they are marketed as safe, with nothing to be concerned about,” study co-author Ludmil … Read more