America’s Notorious ‘Cancer Alley’ Is Even More Toxic Than We Thought
Since the 1980s, the 85-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that connects New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been known as “Cancer Alley.” The name stems from the fact…
The EPA Is Cracking Down on the Carcinogen Used to Sterilize Medical Equipment
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A Cat Covered in Toxic Chemicals Is Terrorizing Japan
Photo: Christopher Furlong / Staff (Getty Images) The city of Fukuyama, Japan is on high alert after a cat fell into a vat of toxic chemicals and escaped into the…
Dry January Could Lower Your Cancer Risk
In case you need it, here’s another reason to go all-in on Dry January: Scientists with the World Health Organization found that reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption can lower your…