Weekly news links from MCS America www.mcs-america.org for the week ending
June 8, 2007

June 8, 2007

Assembly bans chemical flame retardant in bedding
http://origin.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_6091650

Mass. won't force cancer vaccineL Parents, girls can decide on Gardasil
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/06/08/mass_wont_force_cancer_vacc\
ine/

Flame retardant may be more toxic than thought
http://tinyurl.com/ysnmhn

June 7, 2007

Mercury from fillings harming the environment
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/06/07/4242839.html

See You In (Vaccine) Court
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-kirby/see-you-in-vaccine-cour_b_51224.html

Medical Examiner's report: NDA track star died from rare toxic
dose of sports creme
http://blog.silive.com/advanceupdate/2007/06/medical_examiners_report_nda_t.html

Housing Office Ratchets Up River Pines Inspections
http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBY7ZMNM2F.html

June 6, 2007

Hand Sanitizers Could Be Toxic In Kids, Poison Control Says
http://www.ketv.com/news/13454984/detail.html

First hearing on Autism/thimerosal link to be heard
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=28998

Canines can be bothered by mold spores
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070606/DAYTON/706060457/1144/NE\
WS

Black Mold in Olean
http://www.wivb.com/Global/story.asp?S=6623554

Groups seek ban on cleaning chemicals
http://tinyurl.com/2e3fhv

June 5, 2007

UCSF study questions drug trial results: When drug companies sponsor
research, their products more likely to perform well.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/06/05/BUGMBQ7KAN1.DTL&hw=UCSF+\
study+questions+drug+trial+results&sn=001&sc=1000

Brain cancer linked to pesticides: Study
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/HealthScience/Brain_cancer_linked_to_pesticid\
es_Study/articleshow/2098284.cms

Vaccine Claims to Get Their Day in Court
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-6683831,00.html

Flash: Toxic toy dolls bad for kids
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/shdaily_opinion.asp?id=318421&type=Opinion

June 4, 2007

Consumers urged to choose non-toxic paint options by Greenpainters
Association
http://www.infolink.com.au/articles/Consumers-urged-to-choose-non-toxic-paint-op\
tions-by-Greenpainters-Association_z52984.htm

Vaccine-Induced Autism Hearings to Present Science Supporting Parents'
Claims
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-04-200\
7/0004601133&EDATE=

Study: Half of war vets have psych issues
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/06/military_combatvets_mentalhealth_070604w/

Poisoned by school mold, librarian fights for her career: Multiple Chemical
Sensitivity renders Angela Page a virtual recluse
http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/newyorkteacher_7902.htm

Fluoride, a longtime blessing, now a curse?
A debate follows a warning by the ADA about giving babies fluoridated water.
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/06/04/news_pf/Tampabay/Fluoride__a_longtime_.shtml

Asthma Risk Higher For Infants Who Swim Indoors
Poor ventilation, overchlorination can damage developing lungs, study says
http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/18805/

June 3, 2007

Veterans' ills may show MS link to Gulf War
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20070603&Category=NEWS\
01&ArtNo=706030481&SectionCat=&Template=printart

The 'toxic effect' of flame retardants
http://origin.insidebayarea.com/ci_6051904

Jun 2, 2007

Tenants concerned about deplorable conditions at Midvale apartments
http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=395e0b33-bf40-47fa-848b-56a\
c2995c207

Woman sometimes feels like 'the living dead'
http://www.news-herald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18417684&BRD=1698&PAG=461&dept_i\
d=21849&rfi=6

Packaging Peril: Chemicals in food wrapping turn toxic
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20070602/fob5.asp

Outdoor air may be dirty, but indoor air can be worse
http://tinyurl.com/2c42xe

Experts warn of dangers from mold growth
http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1214831.html

KDHE reminds property owners of mold's dangers
http://www.hutchnews.com/news/local/stories/mold060107.shtml

June 1, 2007

Oxidative Stress Research Inspires Effective Treatment For Rare But
Devastating Condition
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070601072301.htm

Mold can cause bodily infections
http://www.examiner.com/printa-758038~Mold_can_cause_bodily_infections.html

Both sides oppose rules
http://www.fresnobee.com/local/sv/story/51096.html

June 2007

Toxic Toys Banned in San Francisco
http://www.babwnews.com/article.php?id=955

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Be on the lookout for mold damage in homes
http://www.hpj.com/archives/2007/jun07/jun4/Beonthelookoutformolddamage.cfm?titl\
e=Be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for%20mold%20damage%20in%20homes

May 31, 2007

Chemicals may cause range of health ailments
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=613388

Doctor tracking WTC illnesses 'most concerned' about blood cancer
http://www.amny.com/news/local/groundzero/ny-bc-ny--attacks-health0531may31,0,26\
04354.story?coll=am-topheadlines

May 30, 2007

ACLU files lawsuit against county for treatment of TB patient
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0530tbguy0530.html

Mum who is ko'd by perfume
http://www.sunderlandtoday.co.uk/news?articleid=2915740

May 12, 2007

World asks town that banned the plastic bag: how can we do it too?
http://environment.guardian.co.uk/waste/story/0,,2077992,00.html

Lourdes "Sal" Salvador
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