Posted on 3rd May 2011 @ 10:41 AM

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New Research: A rodent study finds that bisphenol A (BPA) levels were higher in the fetus during earlier parts of pregnancy when compared to the mother and newborns. While BPA exposure is widespread, scientists continue to debate its toxicity and human health risks. BPA is a chemical used in a wide variety of consumer products, including polycarbonate plastics, food can linings, and thermal receipts. A recent study also found that BPA levels are higher in women exposed to cigarette smoke. Some cigarette filters may be made of BPA. More...

Your best air freshener isn't an air freshener 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

By Rebecca Sutton, PhD, EWG Senior Scientist

A quick spritz of air freshener may seem like a simple way to kill funky odors. Unfortunately, that pleasing smell is just more indoor air pollution.

Levels of harmful indoor pollutants like formaldehyde, chloroform and styrene range from 2 to 50 times higher than outdoor levels. And because we spend most of our time indoors, our toxic exposures inside our homes, workplaces and schools are significant.

The dirt on air fresheners...(click for more)

Flavonoids, Cancer And Stroke Prevention 

In the laboratory, especially in animal studies, many of the common flavonoid groups have shown anti-cancer, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial functions. Undisputed is the fact that populations with high amounts of flavonoids in the diet were found to have a lower risk of chronic illness. There are several very large epidemiological studies that I am mentioning below, showing remarkable promise against cardiovascular disease and cancer

Protection Against Oxidation by Sunlight...read more