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Livestock feed accurately predicts toxic chemicals in foodWhat did the fish you’re eating for dinner have for its breakfast? That’s a question you may not have thought to ask, but if a new study is right…
Hidden food toxins causing behavioral issuesCould something as simple as artificial food coloring be altering our behavior and damaging our mental health? Some experts believe that’s exactly what’s…
Why Controversial Ingredient Triclosan Is in Toothpaste, but Not BodywashWhy would a chemical linked to inflammation and cancer be banned in numerous consumer products, but still be allowed to be used in maybe the most common product of…
OSU wristbands reveal toxins in Houston areaAlmost a year after Hurricane Harvey devastated much of Houston, Texas, scientists believe residents are still in danger of coming in contact with harmful toxic…
Salmonella Infections Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks CerealAs parents we have enough to worry about when it comes to ensuring our children eat the healthiest foods, and breakfast cereal can prove especially difficult.…
Beware! Your Water Filter Might Still Be Letting Toxins ThroughIf you enjoy your favorite water filtering pitcher because it just filters the water so quickly, you may need to get a new favorite water pitcher. Researchers at Ohio…
Toxins in BBQ Fumes May Be Absorbed Through the SkinSummer is here, and the Fourth of July is just a few weeks away! But, before you head out to your neighborhood BBQ, we’re going to give you some information you…
Lowe’s Is Dropping Certain Kinds of Paint Stripper Blamed for Cancer DeathsProducts containing chemicals linked to miscarriages, that are harmful to fetuses, and have caused at least 50 deaths will finally be removed from the shelves of…
FDA warns benzocaine gel teething products are unsafe, wants them off the marketWhen our tiny toddlers start teething, we often believe (incorrectly) that the only thing that can bring them and us relief can be found in a small tube in the back of…
10 Natural and Organic Sunscreens You Should be Using This SummerWith summer in full effect, Americans will be spending more and more time outside enjoying the warm weather. When spending time outdoors, it’s important to…
The bacterial horror of hot-air hand dryers“Employees must wash hands before leaving.” “Please wash your hands before leaving.” We’ve all seen the signs. In America we’re…
Burger with a Side of Plastic: More than 35,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to ContaminationIf you’re a Kroger shopper and meat eater residing in Virginia and Indiana, you’re going to want to read this. A recent Kroger shopper got a little more…
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