Phthalate Chemicals Linked with Preterm Births

A U.S. government National Institutes of Health study has found that pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth.

Fragrance Additives that Trigger Allergic Reactions: Study

Researchers have now identified the fragrance additives most likely to cause either immediate or delayed allergic reactions.

Mixture of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked with Autism, Language Problems

Researchers have provided evidence that complex mixtures of endocrine disrupting chemicals impact children’s brain development and language acquisition and disrupt the regulation of genes linked to autism.

Phthalate Chemicals Linked to Problem Pregnancy

The results of a new scientific study have demonstrated that exposure to phthalates — a ubiquitous group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics — may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy.

How Triclosan Harms Your Gut Microbiome

A new study has demonstrated that triclosan can trigger problems with gut microbiome and inflammation.

Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Chemicals Damaging to Girl Babies

The results of a recent study indicate that pregnant women exposed to these ubiquitous chemicals (phthalates are found in food/drinks, home care products and personal care products) can harm the reproductive systems of female offspring.

Toxic Chemical Found in Disposable Face Masks: Researchers

New research has revealed traces of heavy metals like lead and other toxins such as carcinogenic chemicals in disposable face masks.

Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Deodorant

An independent lab has found concerning levels of Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands.

Popular Sunscreens Turn Toxic after Just Two Hours

Scientists have now discovered that sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

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.