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Last Minute Mischief at EPA
EPA Employed Suspect Chemical Industry Lab to Declare Perchlorate Safe
www.ewg.org/node/27352
New Study: BPAs in Plastics Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes
There's been a new study posted in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that links this wonder chemical to increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. This is the first real study to do so, and is based on a human population, not rats in a lab.
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-09-16-bpa-hear...
BPAs in Plastics...all roads lead to bad news for your health
For decades we've gone about our daily lives, steeped in all sorts of plastics. Now, it seems, all is not ok in the analysis of what BPAs, an additive to plastic to make it stronger, are most likely doing to your body.
latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2008/09/b...
Congress bans phthalates in children's toys and baby products
Turns out those innocent looking dolls and baby toys actually DO pose a serious health threat to children...and adults. The shocking part of this story, is that the powers that be actually are taking action!
www.icis.com/Articles/2008/07/28/9143663/us-cong...
Chicago Tap Water
Rx lurking in our drinking water
www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/health/833990,CST-NW...