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Report: Herbal Supplements May Pose Health Risk

(May 26) -- Natural supplements, now taken by at least a quarter of adult Americans, often contain trace amounts of lead, mercury, arsenic and potentially dangerous levels of pesticides. That's the conclusion of a new federal report, released today by the Government Accountability Office. It's just in time for a key...

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Pesticides and Pregnancy

There was a time when doctors told pregnant mothers it was okay to smoke and drink alcohol because their babies were protected.

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06/02/12 Pesticide `junk science' challenge Source: Ottawa Sun - Ottawa - ON - Canada Progressive Conservative MPP Ted Chudleigh argues there is little scientific proof that using pesticides can lead to serious long term health problems.
06/02/12 Cankerworm spraying resumes tonight Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba - Canada The city plans to continue its cankerworm control program tonight.
06/02/12 FDA Asked to Take Ban Use of Pesticide for Head Lice Source: MedPage Today: Breaking Medical News Congressman Edward Markey (D-Mass.) has called on the FDA to ban the pesticide lindane as a treatment for head lice in children.
06/02/12 Brush preps to fight the bite Source: The Fort Morgan Times - Fort Morgan CO As the summer season approaches, the City of Brush has been preparing to put off those seasonal pests that plague nearly every town and city.
06/02/12 Organic mosquito repellent Source: Pinoy Cook In the Spray vodka on your bathroom and kitchen tiles to make them spotless , I linked to a page with a recipe for organic mosquito repellent using common household items.