Tag Archives: Methylene

A Closer Look at the Anticancer Properties of Methylene Blue

Conventional cancer treatments often come with debilitating side effects. For example, chemotherapy and radiation therapy not only target tumors but also damage healthy cells, leaving patients weakened and vulnerable to infections. In an effort to find safer treatment options for patients, researchers are now testing the efficacy of methylene blue — a commonly used dye… Read More: A Closer Look at the Anticancer Properties of Methylene Blue »

EPA's Methylene Chloride Ban Excludes Workers

March 18, 2019 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will issue a rule that bans the sale of methylene chloride to consumers but allows for its continued use in commercial products. The deadly chemical is found in paint and furniture strippers. Many stores, including Lowe’s and Walmart, had already stopped selling products with… Read More: EPA's Methylene Chloride Ban Excludes Workers »