Toxic Chemicals in Halloween Face Paints, Powders

Halloween activities are just around the corner and parents need to beware of toxic chemicals present in face paint and powders for kids.

Homemade Baby Food Contains as Many Heavy Metals as Commercial Brands

A new investigation has found that the majority (94%) of both commercially-prepared and homemade baby foods tested contained high levels of toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury–all of which can harm the developing brain.

Arsenic, Other Toxic Heavy Metals Discovered in US Food: FDA

A new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed the agency found significant levels of toxic heavy metals in the U.S. food supply.

Boy or Girl? Toxins in Your Air and Water may Decide

According to new scientific study results, changes in the human sex ratio at birth—defined as the percentage of newborns that are boys—are associated with the presence of toxic levels of air and water pollutants.

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.

High Levels of Toxins Found in More Baby Food: Government Report

A new report released September 29, 2021 finds more cases of major manufacturers selling baby food with high levels of toxic heavy metals.

Alarming levels of PFAS forever chemicals, arsenic and lead in US water

The results of a nine-month investigation reveal that millions of people in the U.S. continue to face serious water quality problems because of contamination, deteriorating infrastructure, and inadequate treatment at water plants. Included in that contamination were what has been called “alarming levels” of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, lead and arsenic.

Mobile Phone Light Linked with Colon Cancer: Are Toxins in LED Lights to Blame?

Scientists conducting a new research study have just released some disturbing results: Exposure to mobile phone light at night raises risk of colon (bowel) cancer. The study revealed that LED “blue light” emitted by our electronic devices (that is, exposure to artificial light-at-night (ALAN) and particularly blue light spectrum) can worsen health problems–including increasing the risk for colon cancer by as much as 60 percent.

Disinfectant, Other Chemicals in Tap Water Linked with Cancer

Disinfectant and other chemicals in public tap water is linked with increased risk for cancer.