Tag: chemicals

10 Gross Things Hiding in Your Toothpaste

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What if we told you that the substance you use to clean your teeth is introducing harmful substances into your body? Most of us...

Study: Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Lower Child IQ

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In a groundbreaking study performed at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, researchers have linked prenatal phthalate exposure to lower IQ in children...

Is Your Marijuana Toxic: Here’s How You Can Tell

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Chris Van Hook is an organic farm inspector in California. Back in 2004, he wanted to determine if a certain farm was producing organic...

Increasing Number of Calls to Poison Centers Involve Kids and Energy...

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Energy drinks may be especially harmful for children, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014. Researchers found that...

Is Your Clothing Polluting Our Oceans?

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In 2011, ecologist Mark Browne released a rather alarming study. The study, titled "Accumulation of Microplastic on Shorelines Worldwide: Sources and Sinks," revealed that...

Environmental Working Group Reports on Clorox Disclosure of Fragrance Allergens

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently reported that the Clorox Company decided to disclose information on the fragrance allergens contained in their household cleaning...

Breaking News: Fireball Whiskey Under Fire for Antifreeze Chemical and...

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While drinking alcohol in moderation has been found to have some noteworthy health benefits, one has to be very careful about what type to...

It’s Not Just the Bees: Pesticides Kill Birds, Too

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Neonicotinoids, one of the most widely used classes of insecticides in the world, have been in the news lately due to their connection with...

Prenatal DDT Exposure Linked to Chronic Health Risks

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Some readers viewing this headline may wonder why we're still reporting on DDT - after all, this insecticide has not been used in the...

Toxic Bug Killers: More Harm than Good?

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Insects are one of the last things we ever want to see in our homes. Who wants to reach for a snack and see...