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FDA bans antibacterial soaps containing triclosan
WASHINGTON — In a major victory for environmentalists and public health advocates, the US Food and Drug Administration today banned the use of triclosan as an ingredient in antibacterial soaps, saying that such cleaners were no better than regular soap, and could be harmful….. FDA bans antibacterial soaps containing triclosan
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This Woman’s Scary Reaction to Essential Oils Is Going Viral
Essential oils are so much more than aromatic accessories found in the aisles of your favorite health store. They’re the fragrance essences extracted from plants that are much more concentrated than regular oils, says dermatologist Rebecca Kazin. When used properly, essential oils have been known to soothe, calm, and even heal the body (and mind). […]
A Study on Unpredictable Behavior of Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles behave in an extremely complex manner in the environment. In a large overview study, ETH environmental scientists have proved that currently there is a lack of systematic experimental data that could help in understanding the nanoparticles in a comprehensive way.…… http://www.azonetwork.com/go/?ruid=166bb1b132bd420181c1e309242e010c&nirid=4d4fcbd8a5844bc4af57509bfc364801
Revolutionary Screening Method for the Impact of Biomedical Nanoparticles on the Immune System
Over the last several years, the application of nanoparticles, particles with at least one dimension within the size range of 1-100 nm, has become increasingly popular in a wide variety of practical industries. Within the field of medicine, the use of nanoparticles as drug and gene delivery vehicles, particularly chemotherapeutic drugs, as well as fluorescent […]
Safe alternative found for harmful treated mosquito nets
Synthetic insecticides used by East African countries in treating mosquito nets are not safe, researchers have said. The nets are treated by insecticides known as pyrethroids, which, according to the researchers, cause asthma and cancer to infants and young children, and are very harmful to the environment since they do not break down easily…… https://nano-magazine.com/news/2017/4/21/safe-alternative-found-for-harmful-treated-mosquito-nets
