In early February 2026, Florida’s Healthy Florida First initiative, spearheaded by Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, unveiled alarming results from independent laboratory testing on common bread products. The report highlighted the presence of glyphosate—a herbicide commonly found in Roundup—in six out of eight tested breads from […]
Spray Foam Insulation: Energy Hero or Cancer Culprit?
In the quest for energy-efficient homes, spray foam insulation has surged in popularity, promising airtight seals and lower utility bills. But lurking beneath those fluffy white layers in your attic rafters could be a cocktail of chemicals raising serious health alarms. Is this modern marvel silently endangering your family’s well-being? Recent studies and EPA warnings […]
University of Colorado Team Solves Mystery Of Carcinogenic Mothballs
Chemical compounds in household products like mothballs and air fresheners can cause cancer by blocking the normal process of “cell suicide” in living organisms, according to a new study spearheaded by the University of Colorado at Boulder. Naphthalene in mothballs and para-dichlorobenzene, or PDCB, found in some air fresheners, were shown to block enzymes that […]
Good news for grilling: Black pepper helps limit cancerous compounds in meat
A Kansas State University researcher recently discovered that a commonly used spice is a champion at reducing carcinogenic compounds in grilled meats. J. Scott Smith, professor of animal sciences and industry, found that black pepper nearly eliminates the formation of heterocyclic amines, or HCAs, which can form on the surface of meat when it is […]
Espresso makers: Coffee in capsules contains more furan than the rest
Coffee made in espresso makers, above all that made from capsules, contains more furan — a toxic, carcinogenic compound — than that made in traditional drip coffee makers, although the levels are still within safe health limits. These are the conclusions of a study carried out by researchers from the University of Barcelona (Spain). “Preparing […]
France takes Roundup weed-killer off market after court ruling
French authorities on Tuesday banned the sale of a form of controversial weed-killer Roundup following a court ruling that regulators failed to take safety concerns into account when clearing the widely used herbicide. Roundup, owned by Germany’s Bayer after its purchase of US agro-giant Monsanto last year, contains glyphosate which environmentalists and other critics have long believed […]
Brush On The Marinade, Hold Off The Cancerous Compounds
With the summer steak season in swing indoors and outdoors, cooks can season the meat on the grill and provide some protection against cancer all at the same time. All it takes is marinating the steaks with certain herbs and spices. But before heading out to the grill, J. Scott Smith examined some possibilities in […]