Support National Research for Women's Health
It’s no secret that every day we are exposed to a toxic soup of chemicals—in products such as plastic food packaging, cosmetics, clothing made from synthetic materials, and other environmental exposures such as auto and industrial emissions. We know that exposure to many of these chemicals can disrupt women’s hormonal functions, which in turn may increase a women’s risk for breast cancer and other serious health problems.
 
But more research is needed to better understand the effect of chemicals on women’s health. One important step you can take to protect yourself is to support the federal Environmental Health Research Act of 2005, an important bill that would fund much-needed research on the health effects of exposure to hormone disruptors and other environmental toxicants, especially for women.

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Two California Bills Headed for Governor’s Desk
In a significant victory for women's health, bills that will make both cosmetics products and radiation screening safer for Californians passed the state Legislature last week. Both bills now go to Gov. Schwarzenegger for signature or veto. AB 929, the Radiation Education & Awareness bill, cleared the Senate by a wide, bipartisan margin of 27-13. SB 484, the Safe Cosmetics for California Workers & Consumers Bill, came down to a single vote before passing in the Assembly 43-35.

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FDA Moves Toward Approving Silicone Breast Implants Despite Safety Concerns
In a recent e-newsletter we asked Breast Cancer Fund supporters to write the FDA requesting the ban on silicone breast implants be upheld. In late July, the FDA moved one step closer to approving one brand of implants. We need your help to ensure that the ban is not lifted and that women’s health will be protected.

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USDA Re-establishes Organic Label on Cosmetics
In a world where claims of “natural” and “organic” ingredients in cosmetics can be questionable, people need reliable “seals of approval” for product ingredients. The USDA recently reversed a decision that would have prevented cosmetics and other non-food products from carrying the USDA organic label. This victory is good for consumers and for companies dedicated to using truly safe ingredients.

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