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Gas Stoves and Indoor Air Quality: A Growing Body of Research Raises Concerns
Gas stoves, a mainstay in many kitchens, have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to their potential impact on indoor air quality and human health. Several studies have shed light on the issue, prompting discussions about the health risks associated with gas stoves and potential alternatives.Recent Studies Link Gas Stoves to Increased Nitrogen Dioxide LevelsA May 2024 study...[ Read More... ]
Decaf Coffee: Facing a Ban or a New Leaf?
Coffee, the beloved morning beverage for millions, might be facing a decaf dilemma. The debate centers around the decaffeination process itself, specifically the "European Method" which utilizes methylene chloride to remove caffeine from beans. This chemical, while effective, has raised concerns due to its classification as a possible carcinogen by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and...[ Read More... ]
Textured popcorn ceiling risks
If you have a textured ceiling in your home that kind of looks like popcorn, also known as cottage cheese ceiling, stucco ceiling or acoustic ceiling, and it's been there for about 20 or more years, you of course don't want to eat it, but you also do not want to sand away at it, puch a hole in it to hang something, or bounce a ball against it.  The reason: it may contain the carcinogen...[ Read More... ]
Baby Pwder, Shower to Shower, Johnson & Johnson
St. Louis, Missouri jury found Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products linked to Jacqueline Fox's death from ovarian cancer at the age of 62 and awarded her family $10 million for actual damages and $62 million for punitivie damages.  It is the first verdict by a U.S. jury to award damages over the claims.  In October 2013, a federal jry in Sioux Falls also found that plaintiff's...[ Read More... ]
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