Are my cosmetics a health risk?
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 10:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Are the chemicals in my baby's plastic bottle harmful? Can cosmetics cause cancer? Which pesticides are safe? The aim of scientific research is to answer questions like these, but what happens when two or more studies produce conflicting results? Lessons from the field of medicine could help provide clearer answers to questions about chemical safety, say researchers.