A new study indicates that chemicals from personal care products may contribute to spontaneous preterm births.
Category: Health Problems and Chemicals
Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Period Underwear and Other Feminine Products with Chemicals of Concern
A period underwear manufacturer recently settled a class action lawsuit claiming its products contain harmful chemicals, including PFAS. The lawsuit brings attention to the number of toxic chemicals in feminine products overall.
Nitrite Additives in Processed Foods Linked with Diabetes
The results from a new scientific study suggests that nitrite food additives (such as sodium nitrite) that are added to processed meats and other processed foods appear to be linked with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Carcinogenic Formaldehyde Uncovered in Popular Beauty Products
Formaldehyde has recently been uncovered in numerous beauty products in the U.S. In fact, scientists found 26 of 40 different beauty product samples tested contained formaldehyde in amounts that can be harmful to humans.
Ban on Gas Stoves Considered by US Federal Agency
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering banning gas stoves in the U.S.
Ban on Chemical Levels in Laundry Detergents: NY State
Effective January 1, 2023, New York State established a new legal limit on the amount of some toxic cancer-causing chemicals that can be found in many popular cleaning, personal care, and cosmetic products.
Big Meat’s Love Affair with Antibiotics is Killing People
Big Meat is back to their old tricks of abusing antibiotics to make livestock (and profits) grow fatter quicker and to guard against livestock sickness in the filthy conditions of factory farms. The practice is killing Americans.
EPA may Finally Crack Down on Deadly Air Pollution
Tthe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finally proposing an update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot – a long-awaited step to reduce deadly air pollution.
Food Additive Titanium Dioxide Linked to Colon Cancer: Study
Scientific researchers have now demonstrated that food-grade titanium dioxide, which is used as a white pigment/coloring additive in everything from toothpaste to candy to dairy products, accumulates in colon cells, causing what may be permanent damage, including colon cancer.
Carcinogenic Chemicals in Green Cleaning Products: Study
In recent years, many savvy consumers have made the switch from commercial home cleaning products (known to contain toxic and … More
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