[Annie]

I've heard from various sources they may be linked to alzheimer's. Wow, cast iron is what I use for most of my cooking.

Are cast iron pans unsafe? - Examine

examine.com

Too much iron has been linked to a wide variety of conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and colorectal cancer to name just a few.[5][6][7] There’s a couple groups of people who don’t have to worry quite as much about iron overload though: menstruating women and vegetarians/vegans. But for others, especially those who regularly eat red meat, it doesn’t take much to push yourself into excess iron territory.

 

[Annie]

So I take it the general consensus is, "no." Thanks, guys.

 

[Annie]

Some day, someone will claim watching Sesame Street as a kid causes cancer because a study shows people with cancer watched Sesame Street at a kid.

I wouldn't let my dog watch Sesame Street. Take it from me, it's not what it used to be. Let a kid watch Sesame Street ,and they might well end up some gender fluid communist with purple hair. They're indoctrinating pretty darned early these days. Sad to say.