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Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in many household products: study – The Province


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Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in many household products: study
The Province
By Health Day News, Special to the Province March 12, 2012 4:15 PM Tests of more than 200 common household products found that the products contain chemicals that research suggests may be linked to asthma and hormone disruption, researchers report.
Study Finds 55 Hidden Toxic Chemicals in Consumer ProductsTop Secret Writers
Industry Reacts to Silent Spring Harmful Chemicals StudyAmerican News Report

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Study Says Organic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals; Industry Groups Say Don’t … – BlissTree


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Study Says Organic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals; Industry Groups Say Don't …
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The study, conducted by the nonprofit Silent Spring Institute, tested soaps, makeup, lotions, laundry detergents, cleaners, sunscreens, air fresheners and other common stuff for a roster of 66 chemicals thought to cause asthma and hormone disruption.
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products: StudyU.S. News & World Report
Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products …ProHealth
Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products …MarketWatch (press release)
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Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products … – Bradenton Herald


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Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products …
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Martha Arguello, with Physicians for Social Responsibility – Los Angeles, says: "Silent Spring used Battelle Labs in Ohio: they found 55 chemicals associated with endocrine disruption or asthma, including parabens, BPA, triclosan, and more.
Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household productsHealth24.com
Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products …ProHealth
Study Highlights Hidden Dangers In Everyday ProductsForbes
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Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household products
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Tests of more than 200 common household products found that the products contain chemicals that research suggests may be linked to asthma and hormone disruption, researchers report. Products tested included a wide range of household products, …
Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products …MarketWatch (press release)
Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products …ProHealth
Study Highlights Hidden Dangers In Everyday ProductsForbes
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Questionable Chemicals Found in Household Products – WebMD


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Questionable Chemicals Found in Household Products
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By Kathleen Doheny March 8, 2012 — Many cleaning and personal care products contain chemicals linked with asthma flare-ups or hormone disruption, according to new research. On the list: sunscreens, vinyl shower curtains, and fragranced products.
Study Highlights Hidden Dangers in Everyday ProductsForbes
Silent Spring Seeks to Stoke Consumer Fears Without Regard For the FactsSacramento Bee
'Safer' products often contain harmful chemicals, tests showUSA TODAY

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Study Highlights Hidden Dangers in Everyday Products – Forbes


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Study Highlights Hidden Dangers in Everyday Products
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The study was funded by Silent Spring Institute, which had 213 consumer products (in 50 categories) independently tested by Battelle Labs in Ohio for 66 specific chemicals associated with either endocrine disruption or asthma.
Silent Spring Seeks to Stoke Consumer Fears Without Regard For the FactsMarketWatch (press release)

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Asthma Sufferers Advised to Avoid Scented Products, Air Fresheners – The Inquisitr

Asthma Sufferers Advised to Avoid Scented Products, Air Fresheners
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If you're an asthma sufferer with a weakness for Yankee Candles or fragrance sticks, we've might have some potentially bad news. While it may seem intuitive, doctors advise patients suffering from symptoms related to asthma avoid scented products like …
I'm not the only shopper you're losingCasper Star-Tribune Online (blog)

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SmartSilk bedding products certified asthma and allergy friendly – Regina Leader-Post (blog)

SmartSilk bedding products certified asthma and allergy friendly
Regina Leader-Post (blog)
According to MayoClinic.com, for some people, dust mite allergy may be the primary cause of inflammation and contraction of airways of the lungs (asthma), resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath and other breathing difficulties including snoring. …

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Many products claim to reduce allergens – Columbus Dispatch


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Many products claim to reduce allergens
Columbus Dispatch
Many allergy and asthma sufferers try to rid their homes of the pollen, dust, dander, mold and other triggers that make their eyes water, noses run and lungs fight for air. They might vacuum frequently, buy air purifiers or install filters or …
Spring cleaning tips for allergy sufferersMonsters and Critics.com

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