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Eating at restaurants could expose your family to phthalates

More than 60 percent of participants in a recent George Washington University study admitted to eating dinner at a restaurant instead of their home the previous day. As harmless as that statistic may seem, researchers at GW found that dining at fast… Continue Reading

King Arthur recalls organic flour after test shows Salmonella

If your family uses King Arthur flour for your baking needs, you’re going to want to read this. King Arthur Flour Co. has issued a recall for 6,300 cases of Organic Coconut Flour (16 ounces) after detecting Salmonella in a battery of… Continue Reading

Here’s When (and Why) You Should Opt for Organic Groceries

The popularity of organic foods continues to grow. In 2017, “80 percent of Americans had organic products at home.”  But have you always wondered why so many people swear by organic only foods? The desire to avoid chemicals and additives that might… Continue Reading

The Top 5 Natural Easter Egg Dying Kits for 2018

Hippity hoppity Easter's on its way! We’re just two weeks away from Easter! Before you and the little ones begin dying Easter Eggs, you should know that more than a few egg dying kits typically sold in your neighborhood grocer have been… Continue Reading

There’s a Good Chance the Fancy Bottled Water You Drink May Contain Microplastics

The next time you pay $3 - $4 for bottled water, overpriced tap water may not be the only thing you’re ingesting. A new study by researchers with Orb Media and Fredonia State University recently found that 93% of bottled water tested… Continue Reading

Teen who created toxin-detecting molecule wants to inspire others in STEM

Today is International Women’s Day. In honor of the contributions and accomplishments of women in our society, we’d like to take this time to tell you about Keiana Cavé, and the work she’s doing to inspire more women.

Keiana Cavé is the… Continue Reading

E-Cig Vapor Tested Positive for Lead and Arsenic in New Study

The hits just keep on coming for vapers and companies that cater to the “healthy” alternative to smoking. The latest bombshell comes from Environmental Health Perspectives with news that “suggests that the very act of vaping might be exposing people to unsafe… Continue Reading