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Should You Worry About a Carcinogen in Your Shampoo?

23 Jun 2026

Our story starts with “surfactants,” a term derived from “surface active agents.” These are molecules with one end being “hydrophilic”, meaning it is attracted to water, while the other ...

Just How Much Should You Worry About Eating That Burnt Toast?

24 Apr 2026

I was tempted to say, “why don’t you buy the book,” but that sounded a bit too self-serving. So, let me dig into the science which centers around a small molecule called acrylamide. The...

Confronting Nefarious Nitrosamines

9 May 2025

“Boil the nipples!” was the advice given in 1984 by the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. to parents who were bottle feeding their infants or calming them with pacifiers. The presence of...

Are Sex and Pickleball Keys to Longevity?

14 Feb 2025

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette....

Instant Coffee and Acrylamide: Should You Be Worried?

25 Oct 2024

Coffee is a staple beverage for millions of people worldwide, consumed in endless scenarios: catching up with a friend, powering through an intense study session, or simply kickstarting the day....

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