Household Danger Articles

Radiation from Cell Phones and WiFi Are Making People Sick -- Are You at Risk? --Your environment is filled with wireless technologies and the frequencies they emit – and you’re being impacted whether you realize it or not Evidence is mounting that 'electromagnetic loads' may lead to cancer, concentration problems, ADD, tinnitus, migraines, insomnia, arrhythmia, Parkinson's and even back pain, among other health problems.

Are You Poisoning Your Household With this Chore?-Did you know that cleaning products are responsible for nearly 10 percent of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers?

Drinking This "Popular Poison" is Worse than Smoking - Soda, which is loaded with sugar primarily in the form of high fructose corn syrup, is a leading contributor to the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases facing Americans.

Beware -- Some 'Green' Cleaners are Deceptive and Toxic - The manufacturers of the "Green" cleaning product Simple Green's claim that it is non-toxic, biodegradable, non-hazardous, non-flammable, and non-corrosive. But the Material Data Safety Sheet for Simple Green reveals

Doctor Finds an Average of 70 Side Effects for Every Prescription Drug-Big Pharma wants you to believe drugs are good for you. That they will make you feel better and prolong your life. But just read the label on any medication. You'll see that drugs you may be taking for diabetes, arthritis, or cancer could be doing you unexpected harm.

The Watermelon You Should Never, Ever Eat -"Chinese regulations don't forbid use of the substance. It is also allowed in the United States for use on kiwi fruit and grapes ... About 20 farmers and 115 acres of watermelon around Danyang were affected ... Farmers resorted to chopping up the fruit and feeding it to fish and pigs."

Stevie Nicks Confesses: Common Remedy Turned My Hair Gray and Molted My Skin... -Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks discusses the biggest mistake she says she ever made -- giving in to her friends and going to see a psychiatrist. He put her on the drug Klonopin.

U.S. Study Links Pesticides to Parkinson's Disease - U.S. researchers have found that people who used two types of pesticides were 2.5 times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease.

Are You or Your Family Eating Toxic Food Dyes? - Food dyes are one of the most widely used and dangerous additives. While the European Union has recently placed regulations on labeling food dyes to inform consumers of the health risks, the United States has no such requirement.

Raising Awareness about Electromagnetic Pollution - Electromagnetic pollution is a concern for everyone. Increasing news coverage, studies, and even new legislation are all helping educate the public on radiation risks.

This Could Threaten the Future of Food – Destroying the Entire Food Chain… Roundup, Monsanto's glyphosate-based herbicide, is causing Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), a serious plant disease, in many fields. Study after study shows that glyphosate is contributing not only to the huge increase in SDS, but also to the outbreak of numerous other diseases.

If You Eat Processed Meats, Are You Risking Your Life? - A review of more than 7,000 clinical studies examining the connection between diet and cancer came to a stark conclusion: No one should eat processed meats.

Caution: This Common Device Can Double Your Risk of Getting a Brain Tumor -Dr. Martin Blank of Columbia University explains how the electromagnetic fields that emanate from your cell phone and other wireless devices affect your cells.

The Label All Milk Drinkers Should Look Out For (Unless You Like Cancer) - "The court ... [cited] three reasons why the milk differs: 1. Increased levels of the hormone IGF-1, 2. A period of milk with lower nutritional quality during each lactation, and 3. Increased somatic cell counts (i.e. more pus in the milk)."

New Proof that Fruit Juice and Soda Increase Risk of Gout-Drinking too much soda or fruit juice will increase your risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis, according to a new study.

The List of GMO foods to Avoid-The biotech industry is fond of bragging about their genetically modified (GM) crops that “resist pests.” This conjures up images of insects staying away from GM fields. But resisting pests is a euphemism for contains its own pesticide. When bugs take a bite of the GM plant, the toxin from the plant splits open their stomach and kills them. Most people want to avoid GMO foods but it is virtually impossible to do so, since the government prevents GMO labeling. However, Jeffery Smith has compiled a resource for you to avoid the government block of information. It is the free Non-GMO Shopping Guide

Ditch this Daily Kitchen Product Now to Protect Yourself from Cancer and High Cholesterol - Children and teens who have high blood levels of chemicals used in the production of non-stick cookware may be more likely to have elevated LDL cholesterol levels, according to a report.

Salmonella Outbreaks Spur Nationwide Egg Recall - Eggs are the culprit behind a U.S. salmonella outbreak that caused hundreds of illnesses each week in June and July. A nationwide egg recall now involves more than a dozen major brands that got eggs from Wright County Egg.

Antacids Pose Unique Dangers for Seniors - Antacid drugs like Zantac, Pepcid, Prevacid and Nexium are among the most widely prescribed medications in the world. However, physicians with Britain’s National Health Service are warning seniors of serious side effects associated with the drugs, especially as you get older.

Could This be the Key Factor Spiking the Rise in ADHD? - Close to 1 million children in the United States have potentially been misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- simply because they are the youngest, and therefore the most immature, in their kindergarten class.

GM Food - What Is Food Genetically Modified and Should We Eat It? Science Knows Little of the Dangers and the FDA Does Not Want You to Know Which Foods Contain Genetic Tampering.

How to Protect Yourself from these Five Pervasive Toxins-A growing body of research links five of the most commonly used chemicals in the world to a host of ailments, including cancer, sexual problems and behavioral issues.

10 Diseases Linked To Soda - Statistics shows that Americans drink more soda than ever before. .But here’s some information that may keep you away from opening the can:

Why did the Russians Ban an Appliance Found in 90% of American Homes?-By now, you probably know that what you eat has a profound impact on your health. The mantra, “You are what you eat” is really true.

This Heavy Metal Can Rob You of Your Memory or Even Kill You ... And It’s Easy to Remove-You’ve probably heard about the dangers of heavy metal toxicity. It can contribute to cancer, neuropathies, and literally dozens of other serious health problems. But to me, the most disturbing consequences of heavy metals are their effects on the brain.

What's Hiding in Your Sunscreen?-A lot of the chemicals in sunscreens actually pose serious health risks. In fact sunscreens are little more than nasty cocktails of dangerous chemical agents.

FDA Adds Severe Liver Injury Warnings to Weight-Loss Drugs Xenical, Alli-On May 26, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an approval of new labeling on Xenical (orlistat), a popular prescription weight loss medication marketed by Roche, and Alli, the over-the-counter version of orlistat, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline.

Antacids May Increase Risk of Fractures, FDA Warns-Extensive use of popular medications such as Prevacid, Nexium and other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase the risk of fractures, warns the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an alert, released on May 25, 2010.

Tylenol Serious Side Effects Investigated by FDA-The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of more than 775 serious side effects associated with medications recalled by McNeil, the makers of popular medications including Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl.

The Reckless Self-Interest of the Fragrance Industry -The Cancer Prevention Coalition has warned that people must be protected from exposure to fragrance ingredients that may cause cancer or fetal, hormonal or reproductive toxicity. But federal agencies are not regulating these ingredients, leaving the public at risk.

How to Avoid Becoming a Bug Buffet this Summer - Regardless of your preferred activity, bugs can be a real annoyance, as well as carriers of disease. The good news is, there are some tricks to keeping those annoying arthropods at bay, and they don't involve applying dangerous TOXIC chemicals to your skin. And there are also natural remedies if you do fall victim to a bite or sting.

Heavy Metal is Devestating Your Health-There's a very good chance that you are, whether you realize it or not. That's because heavy metals - like mercury - make you sick, tired, and old before your time. Toxic mercury exposure is common and it's hard to avoid.

Do You Know What's in Your Shampoo? - Most people use shampoo at least a few times a week. But do you know what's actually in it? A list of shampoo ingredients from the website Good may give you something to think about when choosing your next one:

Are Household Cleaners Linked to Breast Cancer? - A study has found a potential link between the use of household cleaners and air fresheners and breast cancer.