Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Over 900 Common Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
More than 900 chemicals, many found in consumer products and the environment, display breast-cancer causing traits medicalxpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from medicalxpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
<p>Scientists have found a quick way to predict if a chemical is likely to cause breast cancer based on whether the chemical harbors specific traits, specifically the ability to interfere with the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The new study provides a roadmap for regulators and manufacturers to quickly flag chemicals that could contribute to breast cancer in order to prevent their use in consumer products and find safer alternatives.</p>