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"In recent years dozens of scientists around the globe have linked BPA to myriad health effects in rodents: mammary and prostate cancer, genital defects in males, early onset of puberty in females, obesity, and even behavior problems such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder."The North American chemical industry is furious with Environment Canada's decision. The American Chemistry Council has vigorously defended BPA during Environment Canada's toxic review, declaring that the agency had "pandered to emotional zealots" by even considering the toxic designation, the Toronto Star reports. The industry group demanded that Environment Canada halt the review process; Environment Canada held firm.
"Valued for it's antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a range of products from socks to bandages to washing machines. But as silver's benefits propel it to the forefront of consumer nanomaterials, scientists are recommending a closer examination of the unforeseen environmental and health consequences of nanosilver."
"The general public needs to be aware that there are unknown risks associated with the products they buy containing nanomaterials," researchers Paul Westerhoff and Troy M. Benn said in a report scheduled for the 235th national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Comment: To learn more about the growing trend of 'treating' young children with prescription drugs read the following articles carried on SOTT:
A Better Prescription for Generation Rx
Poor Children More Likely To Be Put On Antipsychotic Drugs
Government is daring to keep kids on drugs
Two-Year-Old Toddlers Being Dosed Up with Antipsychotic Drugs: As stated in the article, 'Long-term use of new anti-psychotics may lead to even greater problems than the initial disease.' Read the linked articles below to get a better idea of how drug companies make a profit from pills that can kill:
Pfizer: The Drug Giant That Makes Bank from Drugs That Can Kill You
100,000 Americans Die Each Year from Prescription Drugs, While Pharma Companies Get Rich
The Hidden Damage of Psychiatric Drugs
Drug Side Effects "Neglected, Restricted, Distorted and Silenced" by Drug Companies
America's Mental Illness Epidemic: It Turns Out That the Drugs Are the Problem: