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In the news – Metals in tampons

In The News – Metals in Tampons

A new study on metal and metalloid contaminants found in tampons has made headlines. In this post, we look at the metals and metalloids in tampons. What do the headlines say about metals and metalloids in tampons? Arsenic, Lead, and Other Toxic…
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Trending - Essential Minerals

Trending – Essential Minerals

In our last post, we looked at essential metals. In this post we look at essential minerals to understand their similarities and differences. What are essential minerals? Essential minerals are important nutrients that our bodies can't make on their own. We must get…
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Trending – Essential Metals

With metals found in our foods and beverages making the headlines, in this post we will look at essential metals that we need for our bodies to function. What are essential metals? Essential metals are elements that our bodies need in small amounts…
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Current Research

Working Group: Identification and Validation of Cell-based Assays for Developmental Immunotoxicity Testing

Overview: It is increasingly clear that the global rise in inflammatory diseases and immune-mediated disorders can be traced back to early development. The International Working Group on Alternatives to in vivo Developmental Immunotoxicity (DIT) Testing is working to identify and validate new models…
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Glyphosate & Aspartame

Social listening allows us to see public thoughts, trends, and sentiments around specific ingredients. In this report, we look at glyphosate and aspartame.
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