FDA to Lower Lead Levels in Fruit Juice

Based on a report that has found “concerning levels of lead” in U.S. fruit juice* the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now plans to lower the acceptable levels of lead permitted in fruit juice.

Fracking Chemicals in Public Drinking Water Harming Babies: Study

New research has documented pollution of public water supplies caused by fracking–and its negative impact on infant health.

Mixture of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked with Autism, Language Problems

Researchers have provided evidence that complex mixtures of endocrine disrupting chemicals impact children’s brain development and language acquisition and disrupt the regulation of genes linked to autism.

BPA can Harm Brain Development of Unborn Babies: Study

Scientists have recently demonstrated that the direct transmission of bisphenol A (BPA) from a mother to her developing child via the placenta could negatively impact fetal brain development.

Dementia in Women from Air Pollution Toxins

Results from a new scientific study: Improved air quality over several years is associated with a reduced risk of dementia in elderly women.

Dangerous Chemicals Uncovered in Common Herbs, Spices: Consumer Reports Lab Investigation

A new investigative study conducted by Consumer Reports has uncovered potentially dangerous chemicals in commonly used herbs and spices.

Autism Linked to PBDE Fire Retardant Chemical on Furniture, Carpets

Scientists have uncovered another link between autism/autistic behaviors and toxic chemicals common in household environments. More specifically, a recent animal study demonstrated that adult subjects exposed to PBDEs pass on these neuroendocrine-disrupting chemicals to their developing offspring. Further, the female offspring show traits relevant to autism spectrum disorders.

Highly Processed Foods may Harm Memory

New scientific research results indicate that eating a diet of highly processed foods may be harmful to memory–especially as we age.

Brain functioning, productivity adversely affected by office air pollutants

New research findings reveal that the air quality within an office can have a significant impact on employees’ cognitive functioning, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity.

Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals are Leaching into Your Home Air at Worrying Levels, say scientists

New study results have revealed that we are breathing in concerning levels of toxic outgassed PFAS chemicals inside our homes, schools and workplaces everyday.