Mysterious Increase in Brain Tumors Among Nurses in Massachusetts Hospital Ward
Ten nurses working in the same maternity ward at a Massachusetts hospital have been diagnosed with brain tumors, prompting serious concerns about potential environmental causes. One of the nurses, who asked to remain anonymous, says the tumors range from benign to cancerous, with at least three requiring surgical treatment. She also alleges that the hospital […]
Harmful Contaminants Detected in “Almost All Water Systems” in the U.S.
According to a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), almost all U.S. water systems contain detectable levels of harmful contaminants, including chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances. The latest Tap Water Database update identified 324 contaminants in drinking water nationwide, raising grave concerns among environmental scientists. The findings, based on safety data from […]
Popular Cold Medicine Contains Cancer-Causing Benzene
According to a recent analysis by Bloomberg, generic store-brand versions of Mucinex, a popular cold medicine containing guaifenesin that is used by millions of Americans during cold and flu season, have been found to contain benzene. A cancer-causing chemical linked to leukemia and other serious blood disorders, benzene is the same carcinogenic compound found in […]
Agricultural Pesticide Found in 80 Percent of Americans Tested
A new study published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology reported the detection of chlormequat chloride—an agricultural pesticide known to have developmental and reproductive toxicity—in the U.S. population and food supplies. Chlormequat was detected in 80 percent of urine samples tested.1 Currently in the United States, chlormequat is only permitted for use […]
CDC Finds Glyphosate in Urine of Majority of Children in U.S.
A recent analysis by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that urine samples of approximately 87 percent of 650 children living in the United States had detectable levels of the weed killer pesticide glyphosate.1 What is Glyphosate? Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the U.S. in the agricultural industry […]