Hawaii Will Soon Ban these Chemicals Found in Sunscreen that are Toxic to Coral Reefs
Before you begin packing for that once in a lifetime trip to Hawaii, you will of course want to ensure you have packed sunscreen to protect yourself and your family from harmful UV rays. And pretty soon you will want to double-check…
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Popular Black Hair Products Are Filled With Toxic Chemicals Linked To Disease, Study Finds
According to a new study, toxic chemicals linked cancer, weight gain, asthma, fertility, and other issues have recently been detected in hair care products specifically designed for African Americans. Not only did these products contain toxic chemicals, products designed for black women…
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E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce turns deadly
E. coli-laced lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona region has claimed its first victim. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Wednesday that in addition to the more than one hundred reported cases of illness, an individual in California has lost…
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Bee-Harming Pesticides Face Complete Ban in Europe
The European Union (EU) has taken some important steps in the preservation of our bee population. On April 28, 2018, the EU announced their support for a ban on “the outdoor use of neonicotinoids, widely used pesticides that have been linked to…
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Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled as 22 People Are Sickened by Salmonella
If you recently consumed eggs purchased from any of the following states: Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia; there’s a chance you’re going to want to throw them away. And if anyone in…
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Toxins produced by e-cigarettes vary by flavor
A study released in late February of this year found that e-cigarette vapors tested positive for lead and arsenic. And a new study may bring clarity to which e-cigarette vapors are most dangerous. Researchers at Penn State University have found that different…
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Products Meant for Humans are Often Unsafe for Pets
You may love the way your family’s basset hound smells when you bathe it in your favorite lavender body wash, but chances are the soap used isn’t safe for use on furry friends. Soap is just one of a number of products…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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