Potent Neurotoxin Added to Popular Spice

New study reveals that popular spice turmeric is being adulterated with lead, a potent neurotoxin.

Disinfectant, Other Chemicals in Tap Water Linked with Cancer

Disinfectant and other chemicals in public tap water is linked with increased risk for cancer.

Flavoring and Thickening Additives in Vape: Possible Links with Cancer, Lung Illness

Scientists have announced that two separate studies indicate that flavoring additives and thickening additives in vape may be linked to (1) cancer, and (2) the mysterious vaping lung illness some vapers have recently been experiencing.

Pesticides Making Birds Anorexic

Researchers discover that some birds become anorexic after eating neonicotinoid pesticide-laced seeds, causing them to lose weight and delay their southward journeys.

Pesticide Exposure Alters Brain Functioning of Teens: Study

A first of its kind study has used advanced brain imaging technology to reveal how exposure to organophosphate pesticides in the womb changes brain functioning and activity of adolescents.

Buyer Beware: Toxic Chemicals Uncovered at Amazon Flea Market

A new investigative report undertaken by journalists at the Wall Street Journal has revealed numerous potentially harmful products being sold at Amazon.com. Among the problems revealed in this deep-dive, independent laboratory-tested investigation were a number of products containing toxic levels of chemicals.

Fluoride Linked to Lower IQ: New Study

A new study has linked pregnant women’s fluoride consumption from drinking water with lowered IQ in their male children.

Toxic Forever Chemicals Lurking in Eco-Friendly Food Packaging?

There is evidence suggesting that the compost-based, eco-friendly food packaging used by some carryout restaurants and delis contain toxic PFAS chemicals which have been demonstrated to leach into the food–and therefore into the consumer’s body.

Roundup Weedkiller CEO Now Wants to Settle Cancer Lawsuits

The CEO of Bayer is now saying the company would be willing to settle with all the litigants suing with claims their cancer diagnoses were the result of the controversial chemical glyphosate in RoundUp Weedkiller.

Child-Teen Obesity Linked to Food Container Chemicals: Study

Scientists have discovered that the new replacement chemicals for BPA (bisphenol A) the food industry is now using, BPS (bisphenol S) and BPF (bispheol F) also act as hormone disruptors and carry as much potential risk for serious adverse health outcomes as BPA. The researchers have already linked the new food container chemicals BPS and BPF to child and teen obesity.