Skin Cancer Risk Seen in Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange. By Robert Preidt. nlm.nih.gov. February 07, 2014. Decades later, raised rates of non-melanoma disease reported in U.S. veterans exposed to the herbicide. U.S. veterans of the Vietnam War who were exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange may be at increased risk for skin cancer, […]
Toxicological Trivia from February 03, 2010: Dioxins are considered by several specialized agencies as the most toxic and dangerous chemical substance known. Among the possible risks to human health underlines its long-term relationship with various types of cancer, and various reproductive, fertility and vascular problems. The are known more than 400 different compounds from this […]
Toxicological trivia from November 17, 2009: In relation to congeners of dibenzo-p-dioxins, all known as dioxins, there are at least:a) 75;b) 100;c) 125. (Sertox) Answer a. Read more in Spanish FAQ: What is Dioxin?
Toxicological trivia from November 16, 2009: Dioxins are ubiquitous in the environment. Food accounts for 90% of human exposure being the main sources of meat, fish and dairy products. It comes from the inspiration of air inhaled only:a) 0.1%;b) 1%;c) 10%. (Sertox) Answer b. Read more in Spanish FAQ: What is Dioxin?