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06/11/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

CONFIRMED: Exposure to aldehyde chemicals found to trigger the degradation of BRCA2 breast cancer genes in women

Aldehydes, a common class of everyday chemicals, have been found to increase cancer risk by interfering with the body’s natural DNA repair mechanism, a new study reported. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge, looked into the effects that aldehydes can have on human health. Aldehydes are made in our body in […]

01/24/2017 / By David Gutierrez

FDA sued for ignoring dangers of formaldehyde in hair-straightening products

(NaturalNews) The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) has filed a lawsuit against the FDA, accusing the agency of failing to address the ongoing use of toxic and carcinogenic formaldehyde in hair-straightening products. “For years stylists have reported that the application of these hair treatments caused difficulty breathing, eye irritation and nosebleeds,” said EWG counsel Tina […]

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