Environmentalists List a Dozen Produce Products Linked to High Pesticide Exposure Risks
Strawberries top environmental activist’s list of produce with the highest levels of pesticides, with 99% of samples testing positive for the chemicals.
Tag Archives: Hormones
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New Legislation Seeks to Ban Several Food Additives from Meat, Dairy Products
Many of the listed chemicals have not been evaluated for food safety in decades, despite being outlawed in other countries, legislators warn.
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Menopause Hormone Replacement Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Tumors: Study
Researchers warn that women taking progestin-only HRT may face an increased risk of tumors affecting the central nervous system.
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NSAID Use with Hormonal Birth Control Increases Blood Clot, Embolism Risks: Study
A quarter of U.S. women regularly use NSAIDs like Motrin and Advil, which may increase their risk of blood clots by a factor of 11 when combined with high risk birth control, researchers warn.
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Oral Estrogen Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure: Study
Taking estrogen-only pills resulted in a higher risk of hypertension than using creams or patches, researchers found
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Single-Drug and Combo Birth Control Pills Both Carry Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Researchers found the birth control pill breast cancer risk was about the same across all types of hormonal contraception.
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Some Hormonal Contraceptives May Impact Childrens’ Bone Health, Case Study Warns
Loss of bone growth due to the use of some hormonal contraceptives could lead to bone fractures and osteoporosis later in life.
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Removal of Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Linked To Increased Risk of Death For Younger Women: Study
Researchers found the rapid change in hormones resulted in early menopause, increasing the risk of death for younger women.
