The FDA has reported growing evidence that breast implants are associated with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare cancer of the immune system.
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Cancer of the Immune System (ALCL) in 173 Women with Breast Implants
ALCL (Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) develops near a breast implant but is not breast cancer – it is a cancer of the immune system. Physicians identified 173 women with ALCL to study this cancer caused by breast implants.
Read More »Antibacterial Soaps Will Be Banned by FDA: Soap and Water Is the Better Choice
The FDA announced that there is no evidence that “antibacterial” soaps prevent more infections than plain soap, and they can be harmful.
Read More »PCBs Are Still Causing Harm Decades After Ban
Polychlorinated bisphenyls (PCBs) were banned in the US in the 1970s, but are still found in all people. Recent research still finds harm for children.
Read More »Can Cell Phones Harm Our Health?
The extensive use of cell phones is a relatively recent phenomenon, and since cancers usually take at least 10-20 years to develop, it will be years before research is likely to conclude whether cell phones cause cancer or not. However, the evidence indicates possible cause for concern.
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