Posts with Category: research
Why is plastic so bad for our health?
Phthalates like DEHP are harmful chemicals in plastics that are toxic to our organs and increase our risk of breast and other cancers.
Everyday Chemicals That May Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk
Climate-change-induced disasters can also wreak havoc on healthcare infrastructure and cause interruptions in cancer patients receiving radiation or other treatments, which impact cancer survival rates.
How air pollution is causing girls to get their first periods earlier
A BBC news article by David Cox explains how new research shows that girls in the US are getting their first periods earlier.
Chemicals from Unrecyclable Plastics Increase Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
A 20-year study conducted at UCLA with over 48,000 participants found that fossil fuel-based plastic and industrial toxic chemicals in the air were highly associated with breast cancer risk, especially among women of color.
Sugar Consumption Associated with Breast Cancer
Sugar consumption is associated with breast cancer and a new publication aims to describe the biological mechanism of how this happens. The gene BRCA2 helps suppress tumors and is inhibited by a fructose metabolite. This discovery provides evidence that sugar acts as a metabolic driver of cancer.
Climate Change and Breast Cancer: Ask a Scientist
Climate-change-induced disasters can also wreak havoc on healthcare infrastructure and cause interruptions in cancer patients receiving radiation or other treatments, which impact cancer survival rates.
Air Pollution: Ask a Scientist
Did you know our indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air? Learn about the possible sources of indoor air pollution in your home and what to do about it.
PFAS: Ask a Scientist
Ever wondered how nonstick pans or waterproof coatings work? The answer is PFAS. PFAS chemicals (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are useful because their strong carbon-fluorine bond—one of the strongest in chemistry—helps resist water and grease. There are approximately 12,000 PFAS chemicals used in manufacturing.
Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
I know, you don’t want me to say it. You enjoy wine with dinner. And those Happy Hour cocktails. I get it: drinking is a huge part of our culture. And maybe you’re someone who is drinking more during the pandemic. But, what’s the health cost? I sat down with BCPP’s Director of Science Dr. Sharima Rasanayagam to discuss drinking alcohol and breast cancer risk. Check out our short video where she explains why drinking increases breast cancer risk and how we can all reduce that risk. See full video transcript below.