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• Microplastics in Lungs Could Lead to Malignant Tumors: Study

  July 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that microplastics may cause the development of cancer in human lungs.

• Vaping Causes Same DNA Damage as Smoking, Study Finds

  April 12, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that vaping can cause the same type of DNA damage as smoking traditional cigarettes, regardless of whether the vapes contain nicotine.

• New Legislation Seeks to Ban Several Food Additives from Meat, Dairy Products

  March 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Newly proposed legislation would ban several food additives from meat, dairy and poultry products; many of which are banned in other countries and not evaluated in the U.S. for decades.

• More Cancer Patients Should Receive Genetic Testing After Diagnosis: Study

  June 26, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds many cancer patients are not receiving recommended genetic testing, which could lead to more targeted and more effective treatment of their cancer.

• Chemical Used in Artificial Sweetener Splenda Damages DNA: Study

  June 1, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  An ingredient in the artificial sweetener Splenda may damage DNA and cause intestinal inflammation, according to a new study.

• Salon Nail Dryers May Cause DNA Damage and Skin Cancer from Radiation, Researchers Warn

  January 26, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that nail dryers used at salons emit potentially harmful UV radiation which can damage DNA and increase the risk of skin cancer.

• Controversial Crispr Gene-Editing Can Damage Embryo DNA: Study

  November 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Crispr gene-editing technology can cause potentially irreparable genetic damage and mutations.