From food and drink to cosmetics and cleaners, we are tracking the best choices to protect our breasts from environmental toxins.
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“It’s only a matter of time before [artificial turf] is banned. In a few years we’re going to be asking, ‘How on Earth did we ever allow this to happen?’” #PFAS theguardian.com/environment/…
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Pesticides detected in the body dropped by 90% after 1 week of eating an organic diet. hungryforchange.tv/article/e…
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AURORA scientist Hanna Dusza speaking at #PlasticHealthSummit2021 showing that #nanoplastics in vitro are taken up by placental cells and transported through placental tissue. This means that findings of #microplastics in the fetus are plausible
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Product use should be part of #environmentaljustice conversations. Women of color are disproportionately exposed to chemicals in #personalcare products. #TakingStockStudy @BW4WLA @bhavnasham @amizota @SilentSpringIns
Black people have "spent a lot of dollars to assimilate, and with that comes the toxics within these products."
"We are dying at the cause of beauty, and that is something that needs to be addressed."
My latest for @EENewsUpdates
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Spring is here and it’s berry-picking season! Make sure you’re choosing certified organic berries. Why? Because you cannot just wash off toxic persistent pesticides. Get informed here: onlyorganic.org/the-two-worl…
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We're just a day away from our #OrganicBenefit Premiere + #TwitterParty where we're featuring NEW organic recipe tutorials, the science behind the ingredients, and incredible #organic giveaways from our sponsors! Will you be there?
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70% of women in our #takingstockstudy said they prefer using scented products, raising health concerns about exposure to harmful--and unregulated--fragrance chemicals. #environmentalinjusticeofbeauty #EDCs
@BW4WLA @Occidental @GWpublichealth @LAGritMedia
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A2: When you choose organic, you skip hundreds of chemicals and pesticides. Eating organic not only protects your kiddos from being exposed to harmful toxins but also is a great way of taking care of the planet for many generations to come. #organicmothersday
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Exposure to ethylene oxide has also been linked with elevated risk of #breastcancer in women.
The EPA inspector general found that Bill Wehrum, who ran the agency’s office of Air and Radiation, buried data about cancer risks from ethylene oxide pollution. interc.pt/3tq87IG
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A federal rule past back in December to regulate lead in drinking water is under scrutiny by scientists and advocacy groups. The EPA is reviewing the revised rule and opening it up for public comment.
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Why should we tolerate a diet of weak poisons, a home in insipid surroundings, a circle of acquaintances who are not quite our enemies, the noise of motors with just enough relief to prevent insanity? Who would want to live in a world which is just not quite fatal? -Rachel Carson
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How to avoid the toxic kitchen chemicals that could damage your fertility. Via @washingtonpost @DrShannaSwan @ColinoStacey wapo.st/3qwpzJv
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Check out the latest ACS presidential candidates! #GreenChemistry is on the agenda! @JohnWarnerOrg
Get to know the nominees for 2022 ACS President Elect during the upcoming #2022PETownHall.
Gerard Baillely, Anne M. Gaffney, Judith C. Giordan & John C. Warner will share their viewpoints & plans for ACS & answer your questions. Learn more at fal.cn/3dLwy
ALT Gerard Baillely, Anne M. Gaffney, Judith C. Giordan & John C. Warner, nominees for 2022 ACS President Elect
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Tomorrow, check out the Young EDC Scientist Showcase webinar “Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Effects on Mothers, and Interactions with Lifestyle”, hosted by @CHE_healthenv & @HEEDSorg
Featuring @DrJHartman & Alyssa Merrill.
Register here:
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The first PERFORCE3 blog post has just been published! In it, ESR Oddný Ragnarsdóttir (@unibirmingham) talks about her PhD research investigating dermal uptake of #PFAS. Read more here: perforce3-itn.eu/pfass-and-t…
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Yes, Drinking Alcohol Can Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer bit.ly/2NwDX75
#DrinkLessForYourBreasts #breastcancer #alcoholic #SoberCurious
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