Environmental Exposures
Can Cell Phones Harm Our Health?
The extensive use of cell phones is a relatively recent phenomenon, and since cancers usually take at least 10-20 years to develop, it will be years before research is likely to conclude whether cell phones cause cancer or not. However, the evidence indicates possible cause for concern | more
Can Cleanliness Increase The Risk of Allergies and Asthma?
Is being too clean bad for your health? Research indicates that some of the products we use to avoid germs may contribute to the development of conditions like asthma and allergies. | more
ABC News Covers Link Between Rare Cancer and Breast Implants
CPTF President Dr. Diana Zuckerman advises women with breast implants not to get too worried about the connection between breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, but to see their doctors if they have any concern in this ABC news story. | more
Do Chemicals in our Environment Cause Weight Gain?
Today's obesity epidemic is also an epidemic of the health problems resulting from excess weight, such as diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancer, and early onset of puberty. | more
Are e-cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?
Don’t be fooled. E-cigarettes are addictive and contain cancer-causing chemicals. | more
Buy A Nice Sleep Mask! It’s an Investment in Your Health
Research shows that sleeping in total darkness allows your body to produce as much of the hormone melatonin as possible. This is good because when your production of melatonin drops, you are at greater risk of breast and/or colorectal cancer and other health risks. | more
Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
The bottom line for now, pending additional research, is that people who have been using permanent hair dyes since the 1980s appear to be at little to no increased risk of lymphoma or other cancers. | more
Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery. Third hand smoke can cause serious health problems. | more
Are Bisphenol A (BPA) Plastic Products Safe?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics, and can be found in sports equipment, water bottles, medical devices, and as a coating in food and beverage cans, from which it can leach into liquids and foods. Scientists are concerned that BPA may cause behavioral or physical problems to those exposed, especially fetuses, infants, and children. | more
Harmful Chemical Found in Fruit Juices
Certain fruit juices contain too much antimony (a chemical that may cause cancer or damage the reproductive system). | more
