Tag: ddt
GMO Bugs vs. Pesticides in the Fight Against Zika Virus
Florida residents have launched a campaign to fight the introduction of genetically modified mosquitos in the Florida Keys. British company Oxitec has received preliminary...
Insecticide Used to Treat Lice Has Been Shown to Cause Cancer
A run-in with lice is bad enough all by itself, but now there may be more to worry about when trying to get rid...
Prenatal DDT Exposure Linked to Chronic Health Risks
Some readers viewing this headline may wonder why we're still reporting on DDT - after all, this insecticide has not been used in the...
Pesticides Found in Blood Linked to Alzheimer’s
Research is finding more and more evidence of the dangers of chemicals that linger in our ecosystem, even long after they are banned from...
