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What's that word they use for a society where the group of those with money and power are above the law? Oh, that's right: Oligarchy! While this regulatory capture continued, how many of us filled up our homes with these toxic products? Via Think Progress: Large manufacturers and chemical producers have lobbied ferociously to stop the National Institutes of Health from classifying formaldehyde as a carcinogen. A wide body of research has linked the chemical to cancer, but industrial polluters have stymied regulators from action. Last year, the New Yorker's Jane Mayer reported that billionaire David Koch, whose company Georgia Pacific (a subsidiary of Koch Industries) is one of the country's top producers of formaldehyde, was appointed to the NIH cancer board at a time when the NIH delayed action on the chemical. The news was met with protests from environmental groups. Faced with mounting pressure from Greenpeace and the scientific community, Koch offered an early resignation from the board in October. Yesterday, the NIH finally handed down a report officially classifying formaldehyde as a carcinogen: Government scientists listed formaldehyde as a carcinogen, and said it is found in worrisome quantities in plywood, particle board, mortuaries and hair salons. They also said that styrene, which is used in boats, bathtubs and in disposable foam plastic cups and plates, may cause cancer but is generally found in such low levels in consumer products that risks are low. Frequent and intense exposures in manufacturing plants are far more worrisome than the intermittent contact that most consumers have, but government scientists said that consumers should still avoid contact with formaldehyde and styrene along with six other chemicals that were added Friday to the government's official Report on Carcinogens. Its release was delayed for years because of intense lobbying from the chemical industry, which disputed its findings. An investigation by ProPublica found th

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.

A breakdown of Pure Cleanse 360's supposed all-natural formulation is not available for review on the official product website or on third party websites that either carry or review the product, making it a bit harder to verify its effectiveness.

Officials have launched a manhunt for the absconders, with police glance all roads in the Arcadins coastal zone near Arcahaie prison.

The Liaoning aircraft carrier has reached Hainan military base and we will continue to monitor its progress," a senior Taiwanese military official told Reuters on condition of anonymity

Now we've officially said goodbye to Summer it's time to welcome our Autumn deals. Check out this season's specials delas and packages at La Spa Therapie Autumn Spa specials the perfect time to relax, refresh and rejuvenate.

U.S. health regulators have cautioned Australia's CSL Ltd after uncovering problems at its influenza vaccine manufacturing plant and want to meet with company officials, according to a letter released on Monday.

10-Star Zrii Independent Executive Tyler Daniels got wind of our newly formed but trailblazing Zrii group led by myself and Dave Logan here in Denver, Colorado. So he decided to fly to and host our Zrii Colorado Meeting on Friday night. He wowed the crowd of over 100 Zrii Executives and guests. Tyler discussed the uniqueness and the nuances of the Zrii compensation plan as well as the unprecedented opportunity of participating in the genesis of a billion dollar brand. Tyler was living comfortably on a $20,000/ month residual income when he was introduced to Zrii. At that time, Zrii was not officially launched… there were no guarantees.

Federal health officials are investigating the first hints of any possible significant complications from the H1N1 vaccine, but stressed that the concerns will probably turn out to be a false alarm.

High school students and college-age adults had complained to the District officials that the free condoms the city offers are not of good enough quality and are too small, and that getting them from school nurses "was just like asking grandma or auntie."

Researchers at the Faculty of Life Sciences (LIFE), University of Copenhagen, can now unveil the results of the world's largest diet study: If you want to lose weight, you should maintain a diet that is high in proteins with more lean meat, low-fat dairy products and beans and fewer finely refined starch calories such as white bread and white rice. With this diet, you can also eat until you are full without counting calories and without gaining weight. Finally, the extensive study concludes that the official dietary recommendations are not sufficient for preventing obesity.

Health Promotion has been established in 2005, held in Bangkok Charter of the Organization to promote in a globalizing world "to cause people to increase their health and its influencing factors in the control process, thereby improving their health. Appears the primary means of health promotion Through the development of public health policy to meet such as income, housing, food security, employment and working conditions a prerequisite for quality health. there is a public health officials and the tendency of the government, which is particularly in places like Canada and the U.S. free country, to reduce the health promotion and health education-based social marketing case on the evolution of behavioral risk factors.