Posts Tagged ‘dioxins’
Kids may risk cancer from toxins in food
UC DAVIS (US) — All 364 children in a recent study of food-borne toxin exposure exceeded cancer benchmarks for arsenic, dieldrin, DDE, and dioxins. Continue…
Friday, November 16, 2012 11:38 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Jul 12, 2010 11:22 - 47 Comments
Agent Orange effects linger for Vietnam vets
U. BUFFALO (US)—Vietnam War-era veterans exposed to Agent Orange appear to have significantly more Graves’ disease, a thyroid disorder, than veterans with no exposure, a new study shows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 2, 2010 9:24 - 3 Comments
Steep rise in dioxins from antibacterial soap
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Specific dioxins derived from the antibacterial agent triclosan, used in many hand soaps, deodorants, dishwashing liquids, and other consumer products, account for an increasing proportion of total dioxins found in Mississippi River sediments. (more…)
