Formaldehyde in Clothing Linked to Dermatitis and Cancer
Some clothing contains formaldehyde well beyond safe limits. Learn how this this chemical is linked to cancer, dermatitis and neurological disorders. And it doesn’t wash out easily.
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Formaldehyde Exposure from Laminate Flooring: How Bad is It?
The EPA just announced an increased risk of cancer from formaldehyde in laminates. How bad is this? What else does formaldehyde cause other than cancer? How much formaldehyde is toxic? These and other questions answered.
Modern Burials Leave Behind Toxic Legacy
Most of us figure that when our body dies, it’ll nicely decompose back into the soil. This is not the reality for most modern burials – which leave behind a host of toxins to haunt the grave long after the funeral.
9/11 First Responders Still Fighting For Their Lives
9/11 First responders are still dealing with cancers and other conditions from the World Trade Center attacks. One thing is clear: Our buildings are being made with toxins that, when they are demolished, will poison us for many years to come.
Formaldehyde in Schools Linked to Childhood Allergies and Asthma
Aldehydes such as formaldehyde have been found linked to childhood allergies and asthma.
Are Hair Straighteners Toxic?
A number of hair straightener brands contain formaldehyde. What about hair straighteners that say they don’t contain formaldehyde?
