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Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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8 July 2022

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “Forever Chemicals” because of their very high stability, and which are used in everyday consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, packaging), can have harmful effects on human health.

Phthalates: A component of certain plastics and cosmetic products harmful to human health

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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23 November 2021

A recent study indicates that exposure to phthalates is associated with a significant increase in the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.

Environmental impacts associated with food production

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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7 September 2021

All the studies unequivocally show that a reduction in environmental damage caused by food production necessarily requires a reduction in the consumption of animal products, in particular those from cattle farming.

The impact of forest fires on human health

Dr Gabrielle Denault, M.D.

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31 August 2021

From British Columbia to the island of Evia, wildfires are increasingly part of the global landscape. The health impacts of these blazes on global health are unequivocal. Here is an overview of a natural phenomenon exacerbated by climate change.

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