Cell Phones Cause Cancer: Big Surprise....

It's been understood for some time that heavy cell phone use may cause cancer. Therefore it should come as no surprise that a study conducted in Israel were cell phone usage is some of the heaviest anywhere, has found some disturbing results. Heavy mobile usage has been linked to a 50% increase in mouth cancer. The study found that those who placed their cell phones against the side of thier heads were 50% more likely to develop a tumour of the paratoid gland compared to infrequent users.The parotid gland is the largest human salivary gland and is located near the jaw and ear, where mobile phones are typically held. How do you stay away from this problem?The report also outlines that the risks of mobile use can be diminished by using the speaker, hands free devices and limiting the number of calls made and hours spent on the phone. The next question is: if you use your bluetooth are you exposing yourself to harmful radiation? Most experts seem to suggest that the frequency is too weak to cause any damage. What will they find out tomorrow?

Non Fat Milk Linked to Cancer?

As the joke goes: anything that's healthy today, is bad for you tomorrow. Milk doesn't seem to be any different in that regard. Non and low fat milk have now been linked to increase risk of prostate cancer! Whereas (you didn't see this coming) whole milk decreases the risk.

The Summer is Here: Watch Out for the Sun

The summer is here and many people are flocking outside to catch some rays. Before you get out that bathing suit and lather yourself with spf 50 ask yourself: is it worth it? If you have skin that burns easily chances are you are at great risk of developing some sort of skin cancer like melenoma according the the FDA. There is of course the other side of the argument that the government is being bullied by special interests to make these claims. Take your chances? HMM

Worst Baby Products: Cancer Causing Baby Wash

Well you may have seen my Best in baby products series. These items should probably have a place in the "worst of baby products". It may come as a shock to some of you but there is a carcinogen that can be found in many baby wash products. The chemical is known as 1,4-Dioxane.1,4-Dioxane is a petroleum derived contaminant that is considered a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a clear cut animal carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program. Even more alarming is how many baby products it can be found in. For a complete list of products click here. If you would like to find products that don't have this cancer causing agent can go to this website. Spread the word and be careful with the products you buy.