Do You Know the Danger of Turning on the A/C After Starting the Engine?
16 July 2017 - Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes.
Tagged "Toxin Du Jour"
Vaping Causes ‘Popcorn Lung’?
12 November 2017 - Disreputable viral web sites matched an unrelated photograph with claims that a study had linked e-cigarettes with popcorn lung.
Lead in Flint Bottled Water
25 May 2016 - Videos of home testing of bottled water handed out in Flint do not demonstrate the existence of dangerous levels of lead.
Dryer Sheets Full of Toxic Chemicals?
14 May 2016 - Multiple "natural wellness" blogs claimed that dryer sheets posed health risks.
Wax on Apples Causes Cancer?
3 May 2016 - Wax on apples is not a little-known secret uncovered by a YouTube user, and the substance used is safe to eat.
Sanitary Pad Warning
15 October 2018 - Did wearing certain types of sanitary pads cause uterine and bladder cancer that has resulted in the death of 56 girls?
Dangerous Lead in Lipstick?
28 August 2018 - Do several major brands of lipstick contain dangerous levels of lead that can be detected with a gold ring?
Is Aspartame Responsible for ‘An Epidemic of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus’?
1 February 1999 - Reports of the ingestion of aspartame in patients who later have suffered multiple sclerosis or systemic lupus is obviously not scientifically sustainable evidence.
Do Huggies Disposable Diapers Cause Chemical Burns?
16 July 2018 - Assuming a connection between severe diaper rash and brand-related chemical burns may be misplaced.
Keurig Coffee Maker Mold Warning
21 November 2014 - Rumors claim Keurig brand coffee makers health risks because they're prone to the growth of mold, bacteria, and algae.
Nuby Pacifier Recall
5 May 2015 - Rumor: Nuby brand pacifiers are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard to babies.
Microwaving Plastic Releases Cancer-Causing Agents
22 April 2015 - Does microwaving foods in plastic containers release cancer-causing agents into the foods?
