For the last decade, scientists have warned us that cellphones are linked to brain cancer.
But the mobile industry has fought back, saying the research is inadequate and inconclusive.1
Now, Sen. John McCain, whose job demanded long hours of cellphone use, has been diagnosed with glioblastoma. It’s the deadliest form of brain cancer. Only about 30% of patients survive longer than two years after diagnosis.… Read More
Credit card commercials ask: “What’s in your wallet?” But here’s a better question…
“What’s in your water?”
Most of us have no idea. And the answer often isn’t pretty.
… Read MoreThis is what passes for logic at the FDA…
The agency bans a group of harmful chemicals from toddlers’ toys—but allows the very same toxins to be added to one of kids’ favorite foods.
Two million boxes of macaroni and cheese are sold every day. And that little bag of cheese powder you mix with the noodles is filled with compounds called phthalates.… Read More
The last thing you want during a summer barbecue is a medical emergency.
But many of us unknowingly take a major risk as we crank up the grill and start steaks or burgers sizzling.
The problem can be so dangerous that Canadian doctors have called for a ban on this common piece of barbecue equipment.1
… Read MoreThe conventional medication for knee pain is a deal with the devil.
Most of the nearly 50 million Americans with painful knees have osteoarthritis. And the drug of choice is celecoxib. It is one of the world’s biggest-selling pain relievers. Its main draw is that it is non-addicting.1
But as we’ve told you, celecoxib, sold under the brand name Celebrex, increases the risk of heart attack, strokes, and death by 37%.… Read More
Is there cancer in your drinking water?
That’s a question all Americans should be asking after a shocking new water-quality report. It reveals a contamination problem so widespread that the danger could far surpass the terrible water crisis in Flint, Michigan.1
The study found a chemical called 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) in water supplies throughout the country. It is a powerful carcinogen.… Read More