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Month: September 2024

Month: September 2024

Shocking Discovery: 3,600+ Chemicals From Food Packaging Found in Human Bodies

Lai Cheng September 25, 2024 0 Comments
A recent review has uncovered the widespread presence of food contact chemicals (FCC) in humans, identifying 3,601 chemicals used in food packaging and related products found in the human body. The study also points out considerable deficiencies in biomonitoring and the availability of toxicity data. A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental...
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THE JOURNEY IS VERY SHORT

Lai Cheng September 24, 2024 0 Comments
(A wisdom story) An elderly lady got on a bus and sat down. At the next stop, a grumpy young woman climbed up and plonked down beside the old woman, hitting her with her numerous bags. The elderly lady remained calm and silent. Puzzled, the young woman asked her why she was not angry. The elderly woman replied with a smile: “There is no need to be rude or discuss something so insignificant as...
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HOW TO PREVENT OBESITY

Lai Cheng September 24, 2024 0 Comments
Obesity – having too much body fat – is an international scourge today. It isn’t just a cosmetic concern, it’s a medical problem that increases the risk of many other diseases and health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea and certain cancers. How to lose unwanted weight in a healthy way and prevent obesity? Studies...
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GREEN ACTION WEEK 2024

Lai Cheng September 23, 2024 0 Comments
Join us for Green Action Week 2024 and participate in our "Cooling Naturally" event taking place on Saturday, 5th October 2024, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Consumers' Association Penang (CAP), 10, Jalan Masjid Negeri, 11600 Penang, Malaysia. This event will explore various methods that help in cooling our bodies naturally. It also includes Seed Sharing, where you can bring seeds, saplings,...
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Break Free from Plastic: Simple Tips to Reduce Toxin Exposure

Lai Cheng September 23, 2024 0 Comments
Plastic is detrimental to human health, don’t let its toxins invade your body. Take action to protect yourself and your family by going plastic-free. There are many small things you can do that can make a big difference in reducing your exposure to the toxins in plastics. Start by eliminating single-use plastic in daily living and aim to avoid plastic use altogether. Look into areas of your...
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The Rising Threat of Microplastics to Human Health and Marine Ecosystems

Lai Cheng September 23, 2024 0 Comments
As global plastic production rises and improper waste management becomes more prevalent, plastic litter is increasingly common in the environment. Plastic waste, when exposed to environmental elements, breaks down into smaller particles known as microplastics through processes such as photodegradation, mechanical impact, and weathering (Haque & Fan, 2023). While the issue of macroplastics is...
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