News tagged with carcinogenic chemicals


Different drug combinations work best for prevention versus treatment of colorectal tumors

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Once colorectal cancer has spread to other parts of the body, only 11 percent of patients will survive five years from the date ...

Cancer created Apr 07, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Chewing betel quid exposes half a billion people to direct carcinogens

Chewing betel quid—the fourth most popular psychoactive substance in the world after tobacco, alcohol and caffeine—exposes its 600 million users to substances that act as direct carcinogens in the mouth, scientists are ...

Cancer created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds chlorophyll can help prevent cancer - but questions traditional research methods

A recent study at Oregon State University found that the chlorophyll in green vegetables offers protection against cancer when tested against the modest carcinogen exposure levels most likely to be found in ...

Cancer created Jan 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New analysis casts doubt on results of tobacco industry studies into safety of cigarette additives

New analysis casts doubt on results of tobacco industry studies into safety of cigarette additives

Health created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Time to test assumptions about health effects that guide risk assessment: toxicologist

Governments and the nuclear industry have failed to address serious data gaps and untested assumptions guiding exposure limits to Cesium (Cs)-137 released in the Chernobyl accident in 1986 and this year's incident at Fukushima, ...

Health created Nov 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New substances added to HHS Report on Carcinogens

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today added eight substances to its Report on Carcinogens, a science-based document that identifies chemicals and biological agents that may put people at increased risk for ...

Cancer created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0