Dursban
What is Dursban? Dursban is a trade name for chlorpyrifos, a broad-spectrum insecticide used to kill a wide variety of insects. Classified as an organophosphate, chlorpyrifos is a contact poison…
Dioxin
What are Dioxins? Dioxins are a family of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin compounds that are found everywhere in the environment, generally at low levels. These large, complex molecules do not easily biodegrade…
DES
What is DES? Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic (man-made) hormone. It is the most potent estrogenic compound known – more powerful than natural estrogen. It is one of the general…
DDT
What is DDT? DDT is a cheap, persistent man-made organochlorine pesticide that is used in Third World countries for the control of malarial mosquitoes. DDT is soluble in organic solvents…
Benzene
What is Benzene? Benzene is a clear, colorless liquid, highly flammable at room temperature. It is a natural component of crude and refined petroleum. Benzene vapor is heavier than air…
Arsenic
What is Arsenic? Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in the earth’s crust. Pure arsenic is a gray colored metal. Inorganic arsenic is found combined with other elements such as…
Accutane
What is Accutane (Isotretinoin)? Accutane (manufactured by Roche Laboratories) is the trade name for isotretinoin. The manufacturer recommends that this powerful, and very popular, prescription drug only be used in…
VATER Association
What is VATER Association? An “association” is a related group of abnormalities that occur more often than can be explained by chance. Each letter in the term VATER represents a…
Varicella
What is Varicella? Varicella, also known as Chickenpox, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by first exposure to the varicella zoster virus. The virus is transmitted by respiratory droplets…
Undescended Testicles
What Are Undescended Testicles? Testicles are the reproductive glands of the male. Normally, the two testicles are located in the scrotum (the sac under the penis). The testicles are responsible…
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