U.S. homes are like mini chemical storage facilities: New study

Do you think you are living a healthy life because you eat a relatively clean, organic diet?  Think again.  A … More

Researchers Link So-called ‘Safer Alternative’ Household Chemical to Infertility

In the first of a kind study examining how common household chemicals called “PFRs” may affect reproductive health, researchers discovered … More

Sperm count down nearly 60 percent: Chemicals of concern in food, products, environment one possible suspect

We have posted numerous scientific studies over the past several years linking chemicals like PCBs and phthalates commonly found in … More

Toxic Wallpaper, Sick Building Syndrome can Trigger Flu, Allergy Symptoms

As I have covered in my university courses and seminars on ‘Sick Building syndrome’ and environmental toxins, in addition to … More

Hair Treatment Chemicals Linked with Increased Risk for Breast Cancer: New study

A new study has uncovered a possible link between hair treatments (dyes, straighteners/ relaxers) and increased risk for breast cancer … More

Buyer Beware: More Toxic Chemicals Headed for U.S. Food, Products

There are thousands of new chemicals being produced each month. These new chemicals are added to the estimated 10,000 synthetic … More

Cleaning and Personal Care Product Chemicals Linked with Birth Defects: Study

A new study has linked the chemicals in common disinfectants and preservatives in household and personal care products such as … 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

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

New test determines allergic-hypersensitivity levels of chemicals

This is exciting news for consumers who must play guinea pig with every new product and food they purchase to … More