By: Lorne J. Hofseth |theconversation.com |Editorial credit: Scott Habermann / Shutterstock.com Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a common additive to many candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Alcohol consumption has long been a topic of public health concern, with numerous studies establishing a correlation between alcohol intake and an increased risk of various cancers. Despite this, awareness among the general public remains limited, partly due to historical suppression of information by the alcohol industry. This article delves into […]
By USC Center for Health Journalism| Editorial credit: neenawat khenyothaa / shutterstock.com José suffered second-degree skin burns from a pesticide. Marta developed cancer after years of working in the fields and applying pesticides to crops. Carlos was born without limbs after his pregnant mother was repeatedly exposed to pesticides while picking tomatoes in Florida and […]