Tag: chemicals
Increasing Number of Calls to Poison Centers Involve Kids and Energy...
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?
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
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...
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
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
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?
Insects are one of the last things we ever want to see in our homes. Who wants to reach for a snack and see...
Cities in Washington and Oregon Ban Neonicotinoids
While the use of an insecticide class known as neonicotinoids is still widespread in the United States, some cities are taking action on a...
BPA Substitute No Better – Perhaps Even Worse – than BPA
When choosing plastic items, many people find reassurance in the "BPA Free" label. This is understandable, as BPA has been associated with a string...
Don’t Ignore the Dangers of Roundup
As more and more research comes to light exposing just how toxic glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, really is, it becomes clear that...