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For decades, agencies like @EPA have used the linear non-threshold (LNT) model, assuming any exposure increases cancer risk. Modern science suggests it’s not that simple. Is it time to rethink cancer risk assessment? #Toxicology #RiskAssessment #ScienceMatters #ThursdayThoughts

#Glyphosate debate = hazard vs. risk. 2,000+ studies, 50+ years of use, no causal #cancer link at real-world exposure. Yet confusion persists due to hazard-based classifications. Science matters. Context matters. #ThursdayThoughts #Toxicology geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/04/08/rev…

Stronger science = better decisions. #Science #Toxicology #ThursdayThoughts truthinscience.org/two-organizati…

#Science deals in uncertainty. The legal system doesn’t—and that gap has consequences. #ThursdayThoughts truthinscience.org/part-1-medicin…

How did #Tylenol become a legal + scientific flashpoint? • Early studies showed correlation, not causation • Stronger research finds no causal link • Courts dismissed key expert testimony • Lawsuits + headlines surged • 📉 Sales have declined amid the controversy

The real risk? Eating LESS produce, not trace pesticides. #ThursdayThoughts #FoodScience #Toxicology #FactsNotFear news.immunologic.org/p/the-dirty-do…

Environmental Working Group just released their 2026 The “Dirty Dozen” list. The “Dirty Dozen” list isn’t about risk, it’s about detection. 👉Residues are far below safety limits 👉 Rankings ignore actual toxicity 👉 Fear may reduce fruit & veggie intake

Happy #StPatricksDay! 🍀Potatoes 🥔 contain natural pesticides (like solanine), & “#chemical-free” living isn’t possible, life is chemistry. Organic ≠ pesticide-free. May the luck of the Irish be with ya! ☘️#TuesdayTrivia #RiskAssessment #FoodScience tera.org/the-chemicals-…

by qualified experts, including independent toxicologists. #Science-based context matters. wlwt.com/article/invest… #FoodSafety #Toxicology #ThursdayThoughts

A new report claims 100+ chemicals entered the U.S. food supply without FDA review through the GRAS pathway. But the article leaves out key context. GRAS isn’t simply a “loophole.” It’s codified in federal regulations and typically requires scientific evidence and review

Celebrating Women Who Shaped Toxicology - mailchi.mp/b93a16a8fa1e/c…

We're sharing an excellent training opportunity from TERA! The Dose-Response Assessment Boot Camp offers hands-on experience in hazard & risk assessment. Take a look if you work in toxicology or regulatory science. #ThursdayThoughts #Toxicology #RiskAssessment #DoseResponse

Florida used EPA Method 6010D (for sewage) to test candy for arsenic. Food should be tested using validated FDA food methods. Once again: pseudoscience + chemophobia ≠ good public health. #ThursdayThoughts foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/0…

In #toxicology, #metabolism is how your body processes & eliminates #chemicals, mainly through the liver & kidneys. Influencers say you need to detox; reviews show no evidence that detox diets remove toxins or aid weight management. #ThursdayThoughts: cris.msu.edu/news/everyday-…

#Organic food isn’t the opposite of anti-science ideology. It’s cut from the same cloth. 🧵 🧪 Organic ≠ pesticide-free 🌱 “Natural” ≠ safer Organic uses more land, higher food prices, & worse #environmental outcomes. Read for more #ThursdayThoughts: news.immunologic.org/p/organic-is-t…

Keeping Families Safe This Winter - mailchi.mp/82a29faf3357/k…

Help keep kids safe this #GivingTuesday. TERA provides trusted, expert-reviewed chemical safety info for families & teachers—when misinformation is everywhere. Support clearer guidance & safer communities. Give today: givebutter.com/EE1zb0

Help Us Keep Kids Safe From Everyday Chemicals - mailchi.mp/0ee1f006b9d9/h…

Happy Trick-or-Treating! Below are some tips for #Halloween, especially for kids: #ThursdayThoughts #HappyHalloween2025 fda.gov/food/buy-store…