Parabens…these ubiquitous chemical preservatives are in our personal care products, cosmetics, soaps–even processed foods. Researchers studying the effects of these … More
Category: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC)
Pregnant Mothers, a Common Chemical, and Fat Offspring: New Study Makes a Connection
A new study just released examined the potential link between the chemical commonly used as an antibacterial in soaps and … More
New research examines BPA’s effect on the brain
The food additive BPA (Bisphenol-A) is still making an appearance on U.S. store shelves. A recent study we posted indicates … More
Avoid These Chemicals: 200+ Scientists Sign Warning Document
What chemicals to avoid: Products containing triclosan, triclocarban and other antimicrobials . Where these chemicals are found: The chemical triclosan … More
BPA in Food Containers Linked with Obesity, But Not Replacement Chemicals: New Study
The chemical additives that will eventually replace BPA in canned and plastic food containers are BPS and BPF (Bisphenol-S and … More
Big Chemical offers consumers transparency about their products, but not in the U.S.
While it is not particularly helpful to consumers in the U.S., Big Chemical’s efforts at transparency in Europe is making … More
Consumers demanding beauty products free of chemicals of concern
For decades in the U.S. some of the most common chemicals contained in mainstream, commercial skin and hair care products … More
Common Household Chemicals May Impair Young Girls Thyroids: New Research
There are some worrisome findings from recent scientific research that studied the effects of common household chemicals on children. The … More
Chemical in Canned Dog Food Leads to High Levels of BPA in Dogs: Study
Over the past several years plenty of pet owners have wondered about it, some suspected it, and others worried about … More
Toxic Food Packaging Chemical BPA Still Present in US Canned Goods
The results of the recent laboratory testing of canned goods containing toxic food packaging chemical Bisphenol-A (better known as ‘BPA’) … More
