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Ticked Off About Ticks?
Ticks are small insects that can cause big problems, such as Lyme Disease. But the commercial products designed to kill or repel ticks are as dangerous as the ticks themselves, containing chemicals that can damage the nervous systems of pets and people and lead to cancer and other diseases. Find out how you can avoid ticks without dousing your house and yard with toxic chemicals.

Heavy Use of Mobile Phones Increases Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Mobile phones are a mainstay of personal and professional communications worldwide--but are they safe? A new study by the Swedish National Institute for Working Life and the University of Oerebro has found the first significant evidence linking mobile phone use to an increased risk of brain tumors.

Can Organic Farming End World Hunger?
All farming was organic for thousands of years, but then mankind discovered chemical pesticides and fertilizers and began to believe they were the secret to high crop yields and high profits. New research confirms organic farming is still best for farmers and consumers--and may be the only way to end world hunger without harming the planet.

Which Type of Cookware is Safest for Cooking?
Since chemicals used to make Teflon were linked to health hazards, consumers have wondered about the safety of their Teflon cookware. This article explores the safety and potential health risks of several types of cookware, from Teflon to Aluminum to Stainless Steel, and offers practical advice.

What’s For Dinner? Genetically Modified Foods
Banned in Europe and shown to cause lesions in mice, genetically modified foods continue to be a staple in U.S. diets.

Poverty & the Environment
Consider this central paradox of U.S. environmentalism: In much of popular and political culture, the movement is dismissed as the pet cause of white, well-off Americans -- people who can afford to buy organic arugula, vacation in Lake Tahoe, and worry about the fate of the Pacific pocket mouse. And yet, the population most affected by environmental problems is the poor.

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