"Pregnant women who live near fields sprayed with pesticides can run more than three times the risk of having a child with autism, a study has found. It is feared that the crop chemicals stunt the development of the unborn child’s brain, setting it up for problems in years to come." Full article in the Daily … [Read more...] about Pesticides ‘raise risk of autism in unborn children’
Chemicals in consumer products ‘can cause male infertility’
"Chemicals in everyday products including toothpaste, soap and sunscreen could be damaging men’s fertility, researchers warn. For the first time, a study has directly linked common household chemicals with damage to human sperm. The scientists said that the ‘ubiquitous’ chemicals may be contributing to widespread fertility problems in the Western world." Full … [Read more...] about Chemicals in consumer products ‘can cause male infertility’
CHEM Trust comments on EFSA BPA Draft Opinion
Chemical Watch has covered CHEM Trust's comments at a scientific meeting to discuss the European Food Safety Authority's draft opinion on the human health risks of Bisphenol A (BPA) "The European Food Safety Authority's (Efsa) draft opinion on the human health risks posed by bisphenol A (BPA) exposure is "lacking", because its summary does not describe whether there is a margin … [Read more...] about CHEM Trust comments on EFSA BPA Draft Opinion
Chemicals in food packaging pose long-term threat to health
'In a startling admission, scientists say a range of chemicals are leaching from containers into food and drink. Although it is in tiny amounts, over a lifetime it can lead to “chronic” exposure. The researchers said: “Whereas the science for some of these substances is being debated, consumers remain exposed to these chemicals daily, mostly unknowingly.”' Full … [Read more...] about Chemicals in food packaging pose long-term threat to health
More on EFSA Draft Opinion on BPA
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Safe Level of BPA Exposure Slashed
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Chemicals in foods can ‘double miscarriage risk’
"A chemical found in dozens of household items may double a woman’s risk of miscarriage, researchers warn. Scientists said pregnant women should avoid canned food, stop heating food in plastic containers and even avoid touching cash register receipts. Researchers from the prestigious Stanford University in California found pregnant women with the highest levels of the … [Read more...] about Chemicals in foods can ‘double miscarriage risk’
Mothers who swim during pregnancy increase their child’s risk of eczema and asthma, scientists warn
Full Article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2408374/Mothers-swim-pregnancy-increase-childs-risk-eczema-asthma-scientists-warn.html - By Nick Mcdermott, 1.9.13, Mail on Sunday ...Elizabeth Salter Green, director of CHEM Trust, which campaigns against the overuse of manmade chemicals, said: ‘It is well known that the foetus developing in-utero is extremely vulnerable … [Read more...] about Mothers who swim during pregnancy increase their child’s risk of eczema and asthma, scientists warn
How safe is your fake bake?
Full Article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2384044/How-safe-fake-bake-As-experts-warn-tanning-chemicals-cancer-risk-reveal-best-ways-avoid-toxic-exposure.html#ixzz2b7V7IwZD - The Daily Mail, 4.8.13, Eliza Baker ...There are some dissenting voices. Elizabeth Salter Green, Director of Chem Trust, a UK organisation that investigates the safety of man-made chemicals, … [Read more...] about How safe is your fake bake?
