A Special Report: Can Breast Implants Cause Chronic Disease?

HealthCentral, October 25, 2022: This excellent review from HealthCentral.com quotes breast implant patients, NCHR and other experts responding to new FDA warnings and troubling research. We explain the research evidence of risks of breast implant illness and lymphoma and point out the misleading denials of risk by plastic surgeons.

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Opinion: Are Turf Fields a Safe Place for Kids to Play in Westfield?

Dr. Diana Zuckerman, PH.D, Tap into Westfield: September 12, 2022 As a mother, I used to think that artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces were a clever and attractive alternative to grass fields. As a scientist, however, I learned that my children were being exposed to unsafe chemicals without my knowledge or consent.  I recently wrote […]

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ALS drug gets rare second review

Matthew Perrone, AP: September 7, 2022 (This AP article was published in numerous newspapers and media outlets across the country) A closely watched experimental drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease got an unusual second look from U.S. regulators on Wednesday, following intense pressure to approve the treatment for those with the fatal illness. Patients and their […]

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Letter to the Editor: Asphalt playgrounds are bad for kids. So is artificial grass

Los Angeles Times and Yahoo News, September 7, 2022 To the editor: It’s frightening that L.A. schoolchildren are playing on sizzling asphalt, but the commentary and reporting on it miss an important part of the story. Years of research show that the school playground surfaces that are even hotter than pavement are made from artificial turf or colorful rubber. On […]

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