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Because many original research papers remain restricted by publishers it is not always possible to link visitors to the original research so the links that we give will normally be to the 'second level' reports from reliable and respected sources such as MedicalNewsToday, WebMD, MedPage Today and Medscape.

If you wish to pursue your own researches beyond these pages, one of our regular contributors, John Scott, has some suggestions for sites which will provide you with reliable and informative material.

Classroom allergy due to electric air fresheners
11/11

Exposure to chlorine may affect boys’ fertility later in life
10/11

Greenpeace research reveals toxic chemicals in biggest clothing brands
08/11

Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents
08/11

Dogs and flame retardant chemicals
04/11

Gender and hygiene: could cleanliness be hurting girls
01/11

Packaging seriously contaminated by PBDE flame retardant
12/10

"Toxic toy crisis" requires fresh solutions
11/10

Largest-ever study of chemicals in home improvement products finds lead, phthalates, cadmium, organotins and other harmful ingredients
10/10

Dangerous chemical in food wrappers can migrate to humans
11/10

Scented washing products, personal care products, air fresheners etc emit hazarous chemicals which are not listed on the label – 11/10

PGE chemicals in bedroom air significantly increases risk of asthma, hay fever and eczema 11/10

Human exposure to BPA 'grossly underestimated'
09/10

Phenols, phthalates, and phytoestrogens may affect pubertal development in teenage girls. 
05/10

Earliest Exposures. A research project by the Washington Toxics Coalition tested nine apparently healthy, 'clean-living' pregnant women during their second trimester for chemicals including bisphenol A, phthalates, mercury, and “Teflon chemicals.” They found that the womens' bodies were contaminated with chemicals found in a wide variety of consumer products. 2010

Flame retardants show up in our food (11/09) while new research suggests that they can affect the neurodevelopment of young children (1/10)

The problem – Toxic cabin air found in new plane study (03/09); the answer? Boeing Dreamliner could the answer to toxic air in airplaine cabins (1/10)

Ultrafine particles in indoor air of a school: possible role of secondary organic aerosols
11/09

GM crops in trouble – contamination and toxicity both appear clear
12/09

Undesirable chemicals/heavy metals found everywhere – in our bodies, on the top of mountains – yet the information is kept secret – three reports - 12/09

Tests find more than 200 chemicals in newborn umbilical cord blood
12/09

Pavement sealcoat a source of toxins in stormwater runoff and contaminated house dust
11/09

Mothers' exposure to phthalates linked to un-masculine play in young boys
11/09

Particles from car brakes harm lung cells
11/09

Men exposed to high levels of the chemical bisphenol-A report erection problems and lower sex drive
11/09

New report reveals significant levels of phthalates and VOCs in PVC and vinyl shower curtains
12/09

Potted plants can give off VOCs
11/09

Flame retardants show up in our food
11/09

The Food Standards Agency (UK) and organic food – again...
11/09

Mercury contamination found in a quarter of US fresh water fish exceeds safe levels
08/09

How mercury becomes toxic in the environment
08/09

First plastic went after babies – now it's causing problems in the lab
08/09

Pesticides and Parkinson's disease
2009

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Lower doses of Bisphenol-A than were thought dangerous have significant effect on rats.
06/09

Artifical sweeteners which evade sewage treatment may contaminate drinking water
06/09

Nitrates may be an environmental trigger for Alzheimer’s, diabetes and Parkinson's Disease
07/09

Massive Indian study seeks cause for allergy in modern life
(07/09)

The waterways of North America, Europe and East Asia are polluted with antibiotics, antimicrobials and antifungals according to a new article in Environmental Health Perspectives.
06/09

Air and water pollution may be more harmful than was realised
(03/09)

Mould toxins more dangerous than was thought
(02/09)

Concern over the widespread and unsupervised use of nanoparticles
12/08

New rules on pesticide residues bring Europe into line
(10/08)

Plastic used in food and medicine containers could affect mood and memory
(10/08)

Methylmercury warning
(11/08)

Exposure to low doses of mercury changes the way arteries work
(11/08)

Even foetuses are harmed by air pollution
(10/08)

Evidence that perchlorate may reduce iodine levels in breast milk
(10/08)
Read even more about perchlorate and breast milk

Bees: colony collapse disorder
(10/08)

Chronic stress alters our genetic immune response
(09/08)

The Rhythm of Life
(08/07)

New research shows that even a short exposure to diesel fumes can affect your brain
(03/08) JS

Disinfectant pollution of water
(01/08) via JS

Perchlorate pollution of water
(01/08) via JS

Pollution warning from the placenta
(08/07) JS

Prenatal toxicity linked to immune dysfunctions in later life
(08/05/07)

Mercury contaminates food chain in areas once considered to have a pristine environment
(22/02/07)

Could the effects of chemical toxins be transgenerational?
(02/07)

The toxins inside us
(01/07) JS

Rivers: a cocktail of second hand drugs
(09/06)

Polar bears are under threat from polybrominated diphenyls
(07/06) JS

Prenatal Exposure to toxic chemicals
(07/06)

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