‘No more taboos’

‘No more taboos’

Cigarettes, along with air pollution and agricultural chemicals, have led to an alarming rise in cancer in Lebanon, according to one researcher. What is going on? Ali Mokdad conducted a global survey of cancer rates, and found that his home country of Lebanon is experiencing the fastest increase in incidence and deaths. NPR summarized his … Read more

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies from France. “These are very important findings for preservatives that are not only widely used in the French and European markets, but also in the … Read more