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Hawaii Will Soon Ban these Chemicals Found in Sunscreen that are Toxic to Coral ReefsBefore 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…
Popular Black Hair Products Are Filled With Toxic Chemicals Linked To Disease, Study FindsAccording to a new study, toxic chemicals linked cancer, weight gain, asthma, fertility, and other issues have recently been detected in hair care products…
E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce turns deadlyE. 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…
Bee-Harming Pesticides Face Complete Ban in EuropeThe 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…
Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled as 22 People Are Sickened by SalmonellaIf you recently consumed eggs purchased from any of the following states: Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,…
Toxins produced by e-cigarettes vary by flavorA 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…
Products Meant for Humans are Often Unsafe for PetsYou 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…
Eating at restaurants could expose your family to phthalatesMore 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.…
King Arthur recalls organic flour after test shows SalmonellaIf 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…
Here’s When (and Why) You Should Opt for Organic GroceriesThe 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…
The Top 5 Natural Easter Egg Dying Kits for 2018Hippity 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…
There’s a Good Chance the Fancy Bottled Water You Drink May Contain MicroplasticsThe 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…
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