Posted on January 20, 2008 by healthnerd
Green Living Online has an interesting article on hand soaps, but what caught my attention was all the negative research regarding triclosan.
”But a growing number of scientists and researchers not only think this is unnecessary, but could lead to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria and a massive public health issue. Despite most manufacturers claiming it’s [...]
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Posted on December 14, 2007 by healthnerd
According to a recent AP report, 25% of the 52 nutritional supplements tested by Informed Choice were contaminated by steroids and 11% contained stimulants.
”The presence of steroids and stimulants in supplement products is still very much an issue,” the conclusion of the report read. “It is clear that not all supplement manufacturers follow good [...]
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Posted on December 9, 2007 by healthnerd
In light of the continuing controversy over bisphenol A, the Vancouver based Mountain Equipment Co-op has pulled plastic water bottles and food containers off the shelves (Full article at Reuters). Bisphenol A has been the target of extensive studies and controversies in the US. Used in the manufacture of plastic containers and can [...]
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