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October 3, 2017 - Issue 4065


Federal Officials Alerting Consumers About Dangerous Mattress Chemicals

flame retardant mattress

October 3, 2017

Toxic organohalogen flame retardant chemicals are common in consumer goods. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has begun the conversation to ultimately ban the use of these chemicals in children's products, mattresses, furniture and electronic casings by voting to grant a petition to remove them from these products.

New Study Shows Artificial Sweeteners Can Lead to Diabetes

artificial sweeteners diabetes

October 3, 2017

Yet another study has linked artificial sweeteners to impaired glucose response, suggesting they may play a role in Type 2 diabetes. It's time to spread the word that consuming artificial sweeteners impairs your body's response to glucose and can increase risk for obesity and other related health problems.