A variety of pharmaceuticals have been found to be present in rivers and tap water in the U.S. The drugs include painkillers, tranquilizers, anti-depressants, antibiotics, birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapies, chemotherapy agents, anti-seizure medications and many others. The pharmaceuticals are found in treated sewage effluents, surface waters, soil, and tap water, though at very… [Continue Reading]
Not Efficient: Pharmaceutical Drugs Found In Rivers, Tap Water
September 14, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Teflon: Strong Indications That It’s Toxic
August 27, 2004 by 3 Comments
Teflon contains a toxic chemical called C8 or PFOA which has been linked to cancer and birth defects in animals. Its effects have never been formally tested on humans. The chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid, is a soaplike material. It is used to make many widely used products, such as non-stick cookware, fast food containers, clothing, Gortex… [Continue Reading]
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