Many of would consider breast cancer is a condition people get because of genetic factors but a recent study found that less than 10% of those diagnosed with breast cancer are due to genetic factors. This means the majority of breast cancers are likely to......
There’s a new study released in the US which links uterine cancer and the use of chemical hair straighteners – or relaxers. For almost 11 years, researchers at the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has followed 33,947 adults and monitored their health......
A few weeks ago, I discussed the toxic lead levels which are found in backyard chooks. In short, backyard chooks in inner city areas like Sydney, have up to 40 times higher lead content than your factory chook. I know right – this is shocking!......
It’s a good idea to clean out your roof cavity every 10 to 15 years. Why? Because mould, vermin, lead dust, asbestos and synthetic mineral fibres are just some of the hazards lurking in there and they need to be removed. The problem is if......
Nicole Bijlsma recently spoke with Exposing Mold – a group of three people called Kealy Severson, Erik Johnson, and Alicia Swamy – who’ve banded together to help those suffering from mold illness by producing the Exposing Mold Podcast which airs every Monday and Wednesday at......
You can use the latest funding grants from the Australian government to study all the courses offered at the Australian College of Environmental Studies. These grants are available for those who are mid career and would like to study something different or for workers over......
Scientists in the UK have revealed new research which shows that air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who’ve never smoked. The research found that even small changes in air pollution levels can affect human health and with 99% of the world’s population living......
With global warming, the need to meet zero carbon emissions, and the adverse health effects arising from exposure to traffic related air pollutants (TRAPS) such as asthma, allergies and heart related diseases, a growing number of countries are banning fossil fuel cars in favor for......
A new report links BPA to the rapid rise in breast cancer in the past 40 years and calls for the banning of its use in food packaging and beverages (Breast Cancer Fund UK, 2013). Read more.....
Over the years, I have often been asked about my opinion on microwave ovens as a way to heat food. Remarkably, as part of my research I discovered that Soviet Russia banned microwave ovens for heating food in 1976, however they were reinstated in 1987......
A study of 5,000 Melbourne based infants revealed that having older siblings and a pet dog that lives in the home, could reduce the likelihood of infants developing egg allergies (Koplin et al, 2012). This is in line with earlier studies demonstrating that exposure to......
The demand for fake tan products has grown significantly in the past decade as a result of the known risks of developing skin cancers associated with direct sun exposure. However, recent research has questioned the health effects associated with many of the ingredients in fake......
As a result of consumer pressure to ban BPA from everyday products, the US Food and Drug Administration recently banned BPA from baby bottles and children’s drinking cups. Remarkably a 2009 study revealed that BPA was still found in many BPA free products. Find out......
Like you, I have often questioned the validity of working under fluorescent lights day after day; but hey… they are better for the environment or so we are meant to believe. The new era of “green marketing” is hypocritical when you consider that energy saving......
What are you putting on your lips? If its L’Oreal, its time to consider another brand. L’Oreal and its subsidiary Maybelline contained five of the top ten lipsticks for lead content. Read more…...
Ever wondered what that new car smell was doing to your health? Well if you drive a Honda Civic or CR-Z or Toyota Prius you can breathe easy as they were rated the healthiest. If however you recently purchased a Mitsubishi Outlander or Chrysler (family......
Bisphenol A seems impossible to avoid. It contaminates food, thermal receipts and drinks served in certain plastic bottles. A new study finds its reach goes even further. Researchers detected trace amounts of BPA in a wide variety of paper products most of us touch every......
It’s that time of year again when our children go back to school and it got me thinking about a study I quoted in my book “292 schools in NSW were found to have up to 12 times the maximum level of lead in their......
Plants are the lungs and kidneys of the planet! 20 years of research conducted by Dr. Wolverton has demonstrated what has long been suspected – that plants have a remarkable capacity to purify the air in our buildings. The real green revolution should be the......
Overweight has become synonomous with living in the 21st Century – but what if there was more to addressing weight than just lifestyle and diet? More than 50% of Australians are overweight or obese (ABS, 2008) which is similar to stats in other western countries.......
You probably already know that some plastics are a health hazard in particularly PVC (3), polystyrene (6) and polycarbonate (7) because they contain hormone disrupting chemicals which are thought to be contributing to early puberty, diabetes, obesity, heart disease as well as cancer of the......
A recent investigation by Greenpeace and the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) found up to one third of children’s products sold in China contained heavy metals in their paints including lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, antimony or chromium. These metals cause learning and behaviourhal problems in......
Around 10 years ago I had my hair analysed for heavy metals and minerals. The reading that came up highest was arsenic which was well above the normal limit. I always suspected that it came from years of drinking apple juice which I pretty much......
We all know how important sunscreens are to prevent skin cancer… however recent research indicates that many DO NOT protect against both harmful UV rays, they may contain chemicals that affect our hormones, damage the skin and in some cases may actually increase the rate......
Fresh fruit and vegies are an essential part of a healthy diet, however a recent audit revealed how contaminated some of these foods maybe. Apples were the worst followed by celery (57 pesticides were found on them!) and strawberries (EWG, 2011). Here is a list......