FDA to Lower Lead Levels in Fruit Juice

Based on a report that has found “concerning levels of lead” in U.S. fruit juice* the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now plans to lower the acceptable levels of lead permitted in fruit juice.

Fracking Chemicals in Public Drinking Water Harming Babies: Study

New research has documented pollution of public water supplies caused by fracking–and its negative impact on infant health.

Microplastics Uncovered in Human Lung Tissue

Microplastics from clothing, packaging and bottles discovered in human lung tissue.

DIY Nontoxic Garden Pesticide: Oranges

Oranges–or more specifically, orange peels–are a great nontoxic, DIY tool for deterring pests in your garden.

Microplastics from Food Containers Discovered in Human Blood

A new study has found microplastics in human blood for the first time. The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs. Microplastics enter the body from food and drink containers.

RECALL: Carcinogenic substance in Blood Pressure Meds

Pfizer has issued a recall for three high blood pressure medications due to elevated levels of nitrosamines which are known to be carcinogenic.

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.

Dangerous Chemicals Found in Reusable Plastic Drinking Bottles: Study

Scientists detected more than 400 different chemicals from plastic reusable drinking bottles and over 3,500 substances derived from dishwasher soap after putting these bottles through the dishwasher. Several of these substances are potentially quite harmful to human health, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals and insecticides like DEET.

Millions of Cases of Asthma may be Caused by Chemicals in Air Pollution: New study

A new study has found that nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in big cities. Equally disturbing, a second study by the same research team finds that 1.8 million excess deaths around the world are linked to urban air pollution.

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.