Microwaving (or freezing) plastic
Eating food out of microwaved plastic increases cancer risk
What you may have heard
Heating plastic in the microwave or freezing plastic releases various harmful chemicals that may cause cancer.
What science tells us
Freezing tends to work against the release of […]
Plastic water bottles
Plastic water bottles cause cancer
What you may have heard
Warnings have been posted about cancer risks from drinking from plastic water bottles.
What science tells us
There has been concern of cancer risks from potential exposure to diethylhexyl adipate (DEHA), diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), or bisphenol […]
Shampoo with formaldehyde
Shampoos with formaldehyde cause cancer
What you may have heard
Shampoo with formaldehyde is a carcinogen.
What science tells us
Many hair care products, such as shampoos and leave-in conditioners, contain formaldehyde or other variations, such as formalin and methylene glycol. When these products are heated, […]
Shampoo with sodium lauryl sulfate
Sodium lauryl sulfate (found in many shampoos) causes cancer
What you may have heard
Shampooing with products that contain SLS causes cancer.
What science tells us
SLS is a cleaning agent and surfactant that is used in many personal care and cleaning products.
Epidemiological Evidence
While […]
Diesel exhaust
Diesel exhaust causes cancer
What you may have heard
Inhalation of diesel exhaust can cause cancer.
What science tells us
Diesel is a type of fuel derived from crude oil and is used in most large engines (such as trucks, trains, buses, construction equipment, and ships). […]
Sun Exposure
UV radiation
What you may have heard
There is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan, and getting a base tan cannot prevent sunburn (AAD). Tanning increases your risk of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma […]
Power lines
Radiation from power lines causes cancer
What you may have heard
The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) stated that the health risk from extremely low frequency (ELF) radiation poses a weak health risk: The radiation is not entirely safe yet it is still a […]
Flying in airplanes
Pilots and flight attendants have increased cancer risk
What you may have heard
People who fly frequently, like pilots and flight attendants, are at higher risk for cancer.
What science tells us
Air crew are exposed to higher levels of radiation (specifically cosmic ionizing radiation, […]
Paint chemicals
Certain chemicals in paint cause cancer
What you may have heard
Interior or exterior house painting is associated with cancer.
What science tells us
Paint chemicals contain thousands of chemical compounds. The main organic solvents used in paints are toluene, xylene, aliphatic compounds, ketones, alcohols, esters, […]