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.

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.

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.

Big Chemical Hid Data showing Dangers of PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging

According to documents obtained by researchers, Big Chemical companies DuPont and Daikin knew the dangers of a PFAS chemical compound widely used in food packaging since 2010, but hid them from the public and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Human Behavior Altered by Toxic Chemicals? Scientists Warn of Risks

International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behavior.

Alarming Brain Damage Risk from BPA and BPS, say scientists

Endocrine disrupting chemical BPA (bisphenol A) and BPS (aka, BPA-Free; bisphenol S) which allows manufacturers to now list their food and drink containers and other products* as “BPA-Free” on the labels, is causing concerns among scientists that these chemicals could “seriously damage” human brains.

Additives in Processed Meat may Increase Risk for Dementia

According to the results of a new scientific study eating processed meat has been linked with an increased risk of developing dementia.

BPA-Free? More Scientists find that BPA Substitutes are Worse

Researchers again report that BPA substitutes (BPS and BPF) are as bad or worse than BPA. In the latest study, prenatal exposure for the BPA-substitute chemical BPF was associated with impaired cognitive development in children.