New Home and Remodel Consumers Beware: Scientists Discover 55 Chemicals of Concern in US Homes

Warning to New Home Buyers and Remodeling Consumers: A new scientific study has uncovered a whopping 55 toxic chemicals inside U.S. homes.

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.

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.

Solutions: DIY Non-Toxic Weedkillers

Weeds are a reality for many property owners. Also a reality: Commercial weedkillers contain toxic chemicals many people want to avoid. The solution? Use effective, nontoxic, DIY weedkillers. Here are some tried-and-true options.

How Do You Know? Identifying Unprocessed, Minimally Processed, Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

How to identify ultra-processed foods, processed foods, minimally processed foods and unprocessed foods using the NOVA four classifications of food system.

Solutions: DIY Natural, Nontoxic Food Coloring

Skip the chemicals of concern in synthetic food dyes and make your own nontoxic food coloring using these natural ingredients.

Pesticides in Produce Report: 2021

The 2021 report on the produce with the highest amounts of toxic pesticides is out. See the list along with our recipes for effective, low-cost DIY pesticide removers.

Ditch the DEET, Grab the Catnip?

Recent research shows catnip compounds to be at least as effective as synthetic insect repellents such as DEET. Sound crazy? Not really.

Dangerous Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals Found in Baby Food: Report

U.S. congressional investigators found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals” in certain baby foods that could cause neurological damage.

Is Your COVID Surface Disinfectant a Health Risk?

The results of a new study reveal that cleaning surfaces with hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants has the potential to pollute the air and pose a health risk.