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Alarming number of women's shampoos, lotions and body soap found to have this cancer-causing chemical
A new study reveals personal care products marketed to women of color are rife with this cancer-causing chemical.
Common appliance raises kids' cancer risk nearly twice as much as adults' — and it's in 2 out of 5 US homes
"Particularly concerning were the elevated risks in bedrooms, where people typically spend the most time," the Stanford researchers wrote.
This super-common chemical was just linked to 356,238 deaths — and you almost certainly have it in your home
“Our findings add to the vast body of evidence that these chemicals present a tremendous danger to human health,” said Sara Hyman, lead study author.
Microplastics found in new body part — as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us
Previous research detected the tiny particles in our brains, lungs, liver, kidneys and blood — plus in bodily fluids like semen and breast milk.
Brown rice has 40% more of this toxic chemical than white rice
A recent study disputes the belief that brown rice is healthier than white rice — especially when it comes to children.
Childhood cancer survivors are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes and more cancer by 65 — regardless of radiation
A new study found that childhood cancer survivors are nearly 3 times more likely to develop aging-related diseases compared to the general population.
Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer
"What we see is alarming and we need some more high quality studies," lead study author Emilie Helte said.
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year.
Health watchdog warns of 3 other food additives linked to cancer following red dye ban
The president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest has pinpointed three more additives they'd like to see banned next for similar reasons to Red No. 3.
Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have 'very high concentrations' of this harmful chemical
In a 2019 survey, 21% of American adults reported wearing a fitness tracker or smartwatch often.
Drinking water of 97M Americans contaminated with unregulated chemicals — how to limit your exposure
The Silent Spring Institute found that 27% of the 4,800 public water systems it analyzed had detectable levels of at least one of four "harmful" types of chemicals not regulated...
Skin-irritating brown snow covers small Maine town sending residents into fury: 'It's everywhere'
"It's everywhere! Very dirty snow! Looks like the snow does in the springtime, though actually, it's kind of like a reddish-brownish color."
Hidden ingredient in your perfume can lead to heart problems, obesity and infertility
You might not see it listed in your perfume's ingredients, even if it's there.
This Thanksgiving staple is banned in other countries because of 2 ingredients linked to cancer
The popular side dish is a staple on Thanksgiving, but two of its ingredients — BHA and BHT — are banned in the EU and other countries because of potential...
How American pasta sauce, peanut butter and even Big Macs stack up to their British counterparts
"American companies tend to make food that is fit for the average healthy American adult, whereas we have many vulnerable populations," one food safety expert said.
'Mystery' chemical found in millions of Americans' tap water could be toxic: 'Good reason to investigate'
"A major goal of our work is to identify these chemicals and the reaction pathways through which they form," said Julian Fairey, an associate professor of civil engineering at the...
Too much of this common type of dust can cause coughing, bronchitis, and even cancer
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), or particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, can be a concern if you have a lot of clutter in your house.
NYT dragged for hilariously botched 'fact check' of RFK Jr.'s war on artificial ingredients
The New York Times was relentlessly mocked over the weekend for appearing to unintentionally make Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s case in a recent article that tried to poke holes in...
See which 17 brands made 'Toxic Hall of Shame' for using 'dangerous' chemicals — Chipotle, Trader Joe’s get Fs on report card
The nonprofit Toxic-Free Future graded brands including Apple, Sephora, Target, and Walmart.
This common lawn care staple may increase prostate cancer risk — after company was ordered to pay $2.25 billion
Thumbs down for Roundup. Shocking research has revealed that more than a dozen chemicals used in popular weed killers like Roundup could be killing us... specifically by raising the risk...