Fracking Chemicals Toxic and Dangerous: Growing Scientific Evidence

There is growing scientific evidence of a correlation between the oil industry’s fracking activities and an array of serious health problems.

Will Asbestos Finally be Banned in the U.S.?

The EPA is set to finally outlaw asbestos in the U.S. The big question: Can they win against the money and power of Big Chemical?

Artificial Sweeteners Linked with Heart Disease and Stroke: Study

The results of a new, large scale, long-term scientific study suggest that high consumption of artificial sweeteners may have a direct association with cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.

Chemicals in Air Pollution Linked with Death, Illness and Lowered IQ: Study

A new study has found a link between toxic chemicals in air pollution and serious health issues. Air-pollution-related disease, death and IQ loss occurred in every city and town studied, regardless of demographics or income level.

Women, Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals and Hypertension

Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of toxic PFAS chemicals are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Ultra-Processed Food Additives Increase Risk for Second Heart Attack, Stroke

A new study has found that eating ultra-processed foods can increase the likelihood of a subsequent, more likely fatal heart attack–or stroke–in individuals who have already suffered an initial heart attack.

Phthalate Chemicals Linked with High Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Study

The results of a new scientific study have demonstrated that exposure to plastic-associated chemicals such as phthalates can increase the risk of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

Premature Deaths Linked to Hormone-Disrupting Phthalate Chemicals

A new study has revealed that daily exposure to toxic chemicals called phthalates, commonly used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans every year.