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September 30, 2008
European Chemical Clampdown Reaches Across Atlantic
Many chemicals manufactured in the
the European Union
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=european-chemical-clampdown-reaches-across-atlantic
When particles are so small
that they seep right through skin
http://www.physorg.com/news141994246.html
California Appeals Court Nixes Preemption Defense
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Pharmalot/~3/406197552/
Toxic Tots: Protecting Kids from Toxic Chemicals
http://www.dallaschild.com/showarticle.asp?artid=386
What's Behind an F.D.A. Stamp?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/health/policy/30fda.html?ref=health
Logging On for a Second (or Third) Opinion
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/health/30online.html?ref=health
Air Quality Regulations Miss Key Pollutants
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080924124547.htm
Potentially Toxic Substance Found In Chicago Air
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080929093756.htm
September 29,
2008
No advice from Minister for NZ women on cancer risk of talcum powder
http://www.3news.co.nz/News/PoliticalNews/NoadvicefromMinisterforNZwomenoncancerriskoftalcumpowder/tabid/419/articleID/73692/cat/67/Default.aspx
How to Choose a New Green
Computer
http://www.plentymag.com/events/2008/09/choosing_a_green_computer.php
California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-me-chemicals30-2008sep30,0,3514973.story
Disabled access plan for station
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7644154.stm
Toxic Substances Found in Toys
http://www.yle.fi/news/id102942.html
Veterans Affairs reclassifies ALS as service-related disability
http://news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080929/NEWS01/809290335
Agency says to keep car wash suds out of city storm drains
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/333878.html
Shuttered EPA Libraries Open Doors Tomorrow After Two Years
http://yubanet.com/usa/Shuttered-EPA-Libraries-Open-Doors-Tomorrow-After-Two-Years.php
Eco-friendly light bulbs made 'safer'
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/article.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=10534671
September 28,
2008
Wind turbines cause health problems, residents say
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080928/windmill_safety_080928/20081005?hub=Canada
EDITORIAL: Toxic exposure
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/sep/28/toxic-exposure-the-issue-indiana-national-guard/?printer=1/
No driveway carwashes, Wash. state says
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-09-28-car-wash_N.htm
Autism Doc's claims led to witch hunt
http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/north-east-news/2008/09/28/autism-doc-s-claims-led-to-witch-hunt-79310-21917233/
Vaccines Cause Micro-Vascular Strokes: Dr. Andrew Moulden,
Canadian Doctor
http://newsblaze.com/story/20080927170755tsop.nb/topstory.html
4 infants die after vaccination
http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/28/stories/2008092857410100.htm
Measles vaccination kills 4 infants in Maharashtra
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Measles_vaccination_kills_4_infants_in_Maharashtra/articleshow/3535570.cms
The Cognitive Impact of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2008/09/28/the-cognitive-impact-of-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.htm
Citing cost, USDA kills pesticide-testing program
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-pesticidessep28,0,6191823.story
September 27,
2008
Heinz conference mobilizes women to fight environmental health threats.
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/09/heinz-conference-mobilizes-wom.htm
Maharashtra: 3 kids die after Measles vaccination
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=472291&sid=REG
September 26,
2008
Government Probes Chelation-Heart Disease Study
http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=5890515
Women warned of talcum powder cancer risk
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/3091174/Women-warned-of-talcum-powder-cancer-risk.html
September 25, 2008
Scientists warn US Congress of cancer
risk for cell phone use
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080926011656.0kfws57m&show_article=1
Remaining Mute, Cell Phone Execs Refuse to Appear Before Congress
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Blotter/story?id=5885440&page=1
Europe hopes world will follow mercury ban
http://www.euractiv.com/en/environment/europe-hopes-world-follow-mercury-ban/article-175762
Tired all the time: What could be possibly wrong?
http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2008/09/26/health/doc48d9561ee4f12742435759.txt
How to handle the problem of a co-worker's perfume
http://www.thecanaryreport.org/how-to-handle-the-problem-of-a-co-workers-perfume.html
Meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee
http://www.thefederalregister.com/d.p/2008-09-25-E8-22577
Doctors Urge Research On Cell Phone-Cancer Issue
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95054397
Swimming in chlorinated pools 'increases asthma risk five-fold'
Children who swim regularly in chlorinated pools are five times more likely
to develop asthma, research has found.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/3073002/Swimming-in-chlorinated-pools-increases-asthma-risk-five-fold.html
Wireless radiation concerns parents
Present petition to French school board after studies showing concerns
http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=cb0376e5-ea75-4b84-ae73-53fea7bd656e
California Sues Baby Furniture Manufacturers
Dangerous levels of formaldehyde in cribs, changing tables, state charges
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/ca_children_chemicals.html
Fibromyalgia: Can it cause elevated ESR and CRP levels?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/AN01891
When it comes to perfume, please, a little goes a long way
http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1214994
Woman allergic to the 21st century
http://www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/
Cleaners are dangerous
http://www.studentprintz.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=7f0ca91b-1d83-408d-a979-1352caf5ff94
September 24,
2008
Do compact fluorescent bulbs reduce mercury pollution?
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/esthag/asap/html/es8025566.html?sa_campaign=rss/cen_mag/estnews/2008-10-01/es8025566
As China grapples with
tainted food scandal, political elite have special
all-organic supply
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-as-china-elite-foods,1,1844571.story
Drinking-water analysis turns up even more toxic compounds
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/esthag/asap/html/es802584a.html?sa_campaign=rss/cen_mag/estnews/2008-09-24/es802584a
Daily Green: 16 Hormone Disrupting Chemicals Found in Teen Girls
http://www.ewg.org/node/27171
Toxic Cosmetics in Teenage Girls
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/everything_ewg/~3/401888753/toxic-cosmetics-in-teenage-gir.htm
Be sure your home is mold and mildew free
http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1464000.html
September 23,
2008
Children Getting Sick at School; Parents Blame Mold
http://wowktv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=44466
EPA's Assessments of Chemical Dangers -- Too Slow
http://www.ombwatch.org/article/articleprint/4370/-1/{category_id}
EPA Failing on Children's Environmental Health Issues
http://ombwatch.org/article/articleprint/4360/-1/{category_id}
State employee claims mold in Brooksville office made her ill
http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/article823074.ece
A green nest
http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=9058255&nav=3YeX
September 22,
2008
Officials Suggest 'Safe Room' To Avoid Vog Dangers
http://www.kitv.com/health/17534383/detail.html?treets=hon&tml=hon_12pm&ts=T&tmi=hon_12pm_1_05000709232008
Rocket fuel, yet again
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/09/rocket-fuel-yet-again.htm
September 21,
2008
Mich. greens urge fireproof chemical curbs
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/09/21/Mich_greens_urge_fireproof_chemical_curbs/UPI-20601222034978/
EPA expected to do nothing about percholate in water
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/21/MNO8132AR6.DTL
Flame retardants: They're in your blood
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080921/METRO/809210310
Mobile phones may raise cancer risk in children, study finds
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/3042340/Mobile-phones-may-raise-cancer-risk-in-children-study-finds.html
How can I make my wardrobe toxic-free?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/sep/21/ethicalliving
September 20,
2008
French retailer in hot seat over Chinese chairs
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080920/chinat_chairs_080920/20080920?hub=Health
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity -- Severe Chronic Inflammation
http://coolinginflammation.blogspot.com/2008/09/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-severe.html
AP S. SIDHU: State drug rules keep poor in pain
http://www.fresnobee.com/283/story/881419.html
September 19,
2008
Duke medical team finds genetic link between immune and nerve systems
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=42109204
Gulf Coast Grassroots Health Survey Releases Initial Findings
http://www.1888pressrelease.com/gulf-coast-grassroots-health-survey-releases-initial-finding-pr-73539.html
NY mom says mold caused baby's injury, not abuse
http://www.amny.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--mold-assaultcase0919sep19,0,538246.story
5-month-old boy dies hours after vaccination
http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?artid=InwuWPP8WLo=&Title=5-month-old+boy+dies+hours+after+vaccination&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=fyV9T2jIa4A=&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ=&SEO=Vasanthakumari
September 18,
2008
Environmental Enforcement: EPA Needs to Improve the Accuracy and
Transparency of Measures Used to Report on Program Effectiveness
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d081111r.pdf?source=ra
Chemical industry to
fight new proposal
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0908/13548.html
European Parliament Recommends Stricter Safety Limits for Cell Phones
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122208.php
The mystery of MS and its prevalence in Canada
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/09/18/f-multiple-sclerosis.html
FERTILITY: Is That
A Phone In Your Pocket?
http://www.newsweek.com/id/159624/page/2
Researchers Say Pain From Fibromyalgia is Real
http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-09-18-voa32.cfm
Bisphenol A may raise breast cancer risk
http://foodconsumer.org/7777/8888/C_ancer_31/091803232008_Bisphenol_A_may_raise_breast_cancer_risk_printer.shtml
Cerebral palsy link to antibiotics given during premature birth
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/2975916/Cerebral-palsy-link-to-antibiotics-given-during-premature-birth.html
Chinese Formula Maker Hid Toxic Danger for Weeks
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122166164382247931.html#printMode
The missed electric moment
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/blog/the-missed-electric-moment
Investigators Hear From Scientist EPA Fired After Chemical Lobby Pressure
http://www.ewg.org/node/27145
Who's minding the store? Not the FDA.
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/09/the-people-speak-and-they-spea.htm
Federal Liberals jump on power line controversy
http://www.canada.com/deltaoptimist/news/story.html?id=101777ca-4704-48ec-970f-94302dc65cff
September 17, 2008
Waxman To Eschenbach: Whose
Side Are You On?
http://www.pharmalot.com/2008/09/waxman-to-eschenbach-whose-side-are-you-on/
FDA backs BPA as study
links it to heart disease, diabetes
http://usatoday.com/news/health/2008-09-16-bpa-heart_N.htm
Chemical In Baby Bottles and Soda Cans May Harm Kids
http://charlottesville.injuryboard.com/defective-and-dangerous-products/chemical-in-baby-bottles-and-soda-cans-may-harm-kids.aspx?googleid=247706
Many products contain the chemical BPA
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hPLflg8fR_WHnC0FYe2U6HBaztqAD937UCK00
Heart disease risk of chemical used in food and drink containers
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/heart-disease-risk-of-chemical-used-in-food-and-drink-containers-933030.html
Common plastics chemical linked to heart problems
http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINN1644774820080917
September 16, 2008
European Parliament Recommends Stricter Safety Limits for Cell Phones
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/rel.jsp?id=901580
Workplaces allowed higher level of carcinogens
http://www.northjersey.com/health/Workplaces_allowed_higher_level_of_carcinogens.html
Link found between environment, child disorders
http://www.nwcn.com/health/stories/NW_091608ENVB_chemical_neurological_disorder_TP.8355eceb.html
AAOHN: Synthetic Fragrances Pose Health Risk to 20 Percent of Workers
http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/67568/
Is Wi-Fi Putting our Children in Danger?
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/61725/Is-wi-fi-putting-our-children-in-d
Common plastics chemical linked to heart problems
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=USN1644774820080916
Chemical in Bottles Linked to Heart Disease, Diabetes (Update2)
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601124&sid=a5nWvXbYaius&refer=home
Heart Disease, Diabetes Linked to Chemical in Plastics
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/heart/2008/09/16/heart-disease-diabetes-linked-to-chemical-in-plastics.html
BPA study: Plastic chemical is unhealthy for children and other living
things
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=bpa-study-plastic-chemica
Common chemical in food containers linked to heart problems, diabetes
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=035fb164-3c2b-4ae5-ba75-ade3187e3f6b
Study associated BPA to diseases in adults
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080916.wbisphenol0916/BNStory/Science/home
FDA defends BPA as scientists raise new concerns
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080916/fda_bpa_080916/20080916?hub=Health
The Real Story on Organic Dry-Cleaning
http://www.nysun.com/style/the-real-story-on-organic-dry-cleaning/85914/
Making Chemicals Safe for Kids: Senate Panel Will Examine 'Broken' Toxics
Law
http://www.ewg.org/node/27137
Study: PVC and Toxic Flame Retardants Still Lurk in New PCs
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/151110/study_pvc_and_toxic_flame_retardants_still_lurk_in_new_pcs.html
September 15, 2008
Group With Big Pharma Ties Wants to Shut Down Vaccine
"Conspiracy Theories"
http://infowars.net/articles/September2008/150908Pharma.htm
Chronic pain sufferers
forming support group
http://www.westsidestar.net/community/x332634145/Chronic-pain-sufferers-forming-support-group
Federal agencies start summit on healthy homes
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-09-14-healthyhome_N.htm
Tighter Lead Rule for Kids' Items
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/14/AR2008091402045_pf.html
Vietnam vets face dangers decades later
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/vietnam-vets-face-dangers-decades-later
Toxic classroom scare in Midlands
http://www.sundaymercury.net/news/midlands-news/2008/09/15/toxic-classroom-scare-in-midlands-66331-21821286/
Why looking good can cost you
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/09/15/vital-looking-good-could-cost-you-86908-20737298/
September 14,
2008
A GREENER FUTURE: PART 1
Products derived from natural, nontoxic ingredients -- once seen as fringe --
are now mainstream.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-greenchem14-2008sep14,0,1331640,print.story
West Linn-Wilsonville school board to unplug cell towers, and some income
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/09/west_linnwilsonville_school_bo.html
L.A. firm is freed from a chemical fix
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-me-greenchemside14-2008sep14,0,1962743.story
8 natural pain relievers
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26136767/
Missed point on perfumes
http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/point_44369___article.html/missed_letter.html
Chemicals That Makeup Laundry Detergents
http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=20080914_organic_laundry_detergents.htm
Power lines push man to leave home
http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=ee6aa8dc-30e0-47c8-a369-48372a16290f
September 13,
2008
A Shopper's Guide to Organics
http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1553982/a_shoppers_guide_to_organics/
Fibromyalgia is Topic of Conference Today
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1554108/fibromyalgia_is_topic_of_conference_today/
Chicago Area Advocacy Group's New Online Patient Resource Guide an Inspiration
for Others
http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=13917
September 12,
2008
House Plants as Air Purifiers: Plants absorb formaldehyde, benzene and other
toxic chemicals
http://www.ei-resource.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=House-Plants-as-Air-Purifiers-Plants-absorb-formaldehyde-benzene-and-other-toxic-chemicals.html&Itemid=153
Doctors protest Regence's stance on fibromyalgia medication
http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2008/09/15/focus5.html
Fibromyalgia conference in Salt Lake on Saturday
http://deseretnews.com/article/content/mobile/1,5620,700258150,00.html?printView=true
11 checked out at hospital after perfume sickens students
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=11+checked+out+at+hospital+after+perfume+sickens+students&articleId=20b56f60-0a8d-4daf-a049-0caf295b1bb5
September 11, 2008
Have you had a dose of toxins today?
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sustainable/story.php?story_id=122090794895274700
Choose
antibacterial-free hand soaps
http://www.plentymag.com/events/2008/09/liquid_soap_without_antibacter.php
FDA To Face Public Upbraiding Over Ingredient In Plastic
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200809111444DOWJONESDJONLINE000838_FORTUNE5.htm
Are Fluorescents Really Better for the Environment?
http://www.raisethehammer.org/index.asp?id=770
Ag-Mart workers testify
Parents of limbless boy tell of being sprayed with pesticide during work
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1214475.html
FDA: Infant formula from China tainted by chemical
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h_0icROcE8vDvBdanXyvd0g600oQD934MUG80
Chemical exposure sends man to Greenville hospital
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/news-57/1221180545305510.xml&storylist=newsmichigan
UB Receives $1.5 Million to Assess Human Exposures to Pesticides and
Associated Adverse Effects
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/9630
Medical schools and journals fight drug industry influence
http://www.cbc.ca/cp/health/080911/x091102A.html
September 10, 2008
Toxic essences
http://www.7days.ae/en/2008/09/10/toxic-essences.html
Chronic illness support group to hold first meeting
http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080910/NEIGHBORHOODS03/809100411/1247/NEIGHBORHOODS
September 9, 2008
Pollution 'hinders heart pacing'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7604689.stm
Live vog monitor helps shield students from toxic
gases
http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=8981878
'Modern illness' makes daily living a struggle
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20080909/OPINION/109099992/-1/rss02
FDA Fighting Mounting Evidence on BPA
http://www.ombwatch.org/article/articleview/4337/
EPA Withholds Pesticide Information While Bees Die
http://ga6.org/ct/RpdyOAY1OcYj/
Dangerous chemicals showing up in some air fresheners
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/09/09/air-freshener.html
Pair asks judge not to burst 'bubble'
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_5bubble.6580523sep09,0,2030436.story
September 8, 2008
Allergy to modern gadgets is 'posing health risk to millions'
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/09/08/allergy-to-modern-gadgets-is-posing-health-risk-to-millions-86908-20728757/
EMSL Analytical and Roche Diagnostics Sign Letter of Intent to Begin New
Promotional Partnership
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=74159
Myconostica Launches a New Test for the Rapid Identification of Fungal
Pneumonia
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=236122
Baby Bottle Chemical Bisphenol A Once Again under Fire
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Baby_Bottle_Chemical_Bisphenol_A_Once_Again_under_Fire_23830.html
Discover What Green Living Really Means
http://www.mediasyndicate.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10328
ME Sufferers Rely On Alternative Medicines
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120639.php
Ergon Energy uniforms 'making workers sick'
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24308545-5006786,00.html
Immunity To Reason
http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20080908&fname=Vaccine+%28F%29&sid=1
September 7, 2008
Chemobrain Treatment? Potential Remedy For The 'Mental Fog' In Cancer Patients
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080904102806.htm
Flame Retardant Chemicals: Toxic For Kids?
http://www.nbc4i.com/midwest/cmh/news.apx.-content-articles-CMH-2008-09-07-0004.html
Toxic gas found in Central Nebraska homes
http://new.khastv.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=14428&storytopic=4
Electronic smog 'is disrupting nature on a massive scale'
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/electronic-smog-is-disrupting-nature-on-a-massive-scale-921711.html
CT scans can be better medicine for doctors than for patients
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-ctscan7-2008sep07,0,2531797.story
Pollution can make you fat, study claims
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/pollution-can-make-you-fat-study-claims-921696.html
L.A. residents ferret out toxic sites for researchers
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pollute7-2008sep07,0,7047992.story
Home Sick
Are unregulated chemicals in everyday products making us ill?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/04/AR2008090402404_pf.html
September 6, 2008
New law adds health protection for renters
http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080906/NEWS01/809060345/1001
Family Health:
Toxic Household Cleaners
http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Family_Health_210/Toxic_Household_Cleaners.shtml
Study: Neurotoxin In Everyday Household Items
http://wcco.com/local/neurotoxin.household.items.2.811758.html
September 5, 2008
Gooping on denture cream can be health hazard
Patients developed neurological damage when gums absorbed trace metals
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26564090/
Jury divided in defamation case against mold activist
http://www.thecoastnews.com/articles/4553/
Do you have mold?
http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/27888189.html
Parents reject toxic chemicals, some plastics
http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/122048251386770.xml&coll=7
Toxic exhaust is affecting our nations' children
http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=181117059709052008&an=155535049009052008&ac=Local
Emissions Standards Tightened
EPA Sets New Limits for Lawn Equipment, Boat Motors
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/04/AR2008090403373.html
Schoolchildren at risk from toxic chemical dust on whiteboards, scientists
warn
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1052717/Schoolchildren-risk-toxic-chemical-dust-whiteboards-scientists-warn.html
September 4, 2008
Fire retardants: Disproportionate risk to small children
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/09/fire-retardants-toddlers-have.htm
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/377905_diacetyl05.html
Are Cell Phones Really Dangerous for Your Health?
http://www.amateureconomists.com/view_articles_detail.php?aid=99
Chemical in Plastic Is Connected to Health Problems in Monkeys
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/03/AR2008090303397.html?hpid=topnews
Toxic Compounds in Toddlers & Preschoolers 3x Higher Than in Moms
http://foodconsumer.org/7777/8888/Agri_amp_Environ_41/090408182008_Toxic_Compounds_in_Toddlers_Preschoolers_3x_Higher_Than_in_Moms.shtml
Bisphenol A may impair learning and memory
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080904.wlbpa04/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home
September 3, 2008
Mercury amalgam fillings issue continues to generate controversy
http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2008/09/04/news/news4.txt
Group's tests of bisphenol A conflict with FDA's
findings that it's harmless
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=790853
Gov't questions safety of plastic in baby bottles
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/7f48a7f7ad4a5b019e279697970a5803.htm
Concerns Linger Over Safety Of Chemical Used in Baby Bottles
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122045647210195441.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Chemical in Soda Cans, Baby Bottles May Harm Kids (Update3)
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601124&sid=aTt_RXlTAvUw&refer=home
Food-container chemical linked to reduced brain function: study
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=aaed9a10-3e1f-4a8f-85da-2eb471eb5022
NIH Refutes FDA's Claims BPA is Safe for Use
http://www.ewg.org/node/27075
What a Sleep Study Can Reveal About Fibromyalgia
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/543974/
Uppgaard: Lyme disease is
an epidemic
http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/090308/opinion_20080903014.shtml
Sleep linked to fibromyalgia
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/09/03/Sleep_linked_to_fibromyalgia/UPI-98731220496160/
Suits filed over lead in artificial turf
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/03/BAK012MTOM.DTL&type=printable
Preventing Allergies at Work Takes a Multi-Pronged Approach
http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=5710083
September 2, 2008
Pesticide Or Genocide? Human Experimentation On
http://www.opednews.com/articles/PESTICIDE-or-GENOCIDE-HUM-by-Keith-Howe-080901-716.html
Shady industry campaign kills CA ban on BPA in baby bottles
http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/09/shady-industry-campaign-kills.htm
Chasing After Beauty Becomes Toxic Pursuit
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1540161/chasing_after_beauty_becomes_toxic_pursuit/
September 1, 2008
Perfumes linked to infertility
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/health/271934/perfumes-linked-to-infertility.html
EPA Tell Tire Retailers To "Get The Lead Out"
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=110018&catid=57
Standardized Treatment Not Always Best for the Patient
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1539964/standardized_treatment_not_always_best_for_the_patient/
Risks of allergic reactions don't outweigh benefits of HPV vaccine, study says
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080901.wHPVstudy0901/BNStory/National/home
Drug Makers and Public Policy
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/01/opinion/lweb01vaccine.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin
How Will Sarah Palin Vaccinate Her Son Trig?
http://www.ageofautism.com/2008/09/how-will-sarah.html
NPR "Science Friday" Features a Debate on Autism and Vaccines - Where
Do You
Stand?
http://autism.about.com/b/2008/09/01/npr-science-friday-features-a-debate-on-autism-and-vaccines-where-do-you-stand.htm
September 2008
After 7 Years, Breathing Ailments Persist
http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/health/20080910/9/2639
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