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Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

Scienmag

Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens, phenols, parabens and toxic metals.

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Common medications contain animal byproducts, study finds

Scienmag

No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals More physicians and pharmacists are advocating for patients to be made aware of animal byproducts contained in common medications, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Is the FDA Doing Enough to Regulate Added Chemicals in Foods?

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Despite our best efforts to avoid added chemicals, the food and beverages we consume likely contain one or more of some 10,000 chemicals allowed to be added to foods. Some of these chemicals are known endocrine (hormone) disruptors linked to developmental, cognitive and other health problems in babies and adults.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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Top 8 American Foods Banned in Other Countries

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In a nation where the majority of store-bought food contain incomprehensible ingredients and employ labeling tactics designed to confuse consumers, understanding the nature of our snacks and meals can often prove difficult. Same goes for instant mashed potatoes, which often contain BHA to keep it from spoiling on the shelf.

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Leading freeze-drying systems suppliers for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries widely use freeze-drying systems to protect vaccines, antibodies, antibiotics such as penicillin, blood plasma, proteins, enzymes, hormones, viruses, and bacteria from heat and minimise their biological activity.

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Top 5 Foods Banned in Europe

XTalks

This is because the US has more lenient food ingredient regulations, potentially exposing consumers to carcinogens and harmful chemicals. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified several food products containing this chemical, such as Entenmann’s Coconut Crunch Donuts and Sara Lee Honey Glazed Buns.