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Hookah Smoke Contains More Toxins Than Cigarette SmokeWhile cigarette use among millennials is declining, smoking tobacco through hookahs and e-cigarettes is increasing. The belief of younger smokers is that not only are…
Ordering Pizza? Chemicals in the Pizza Box are not Safe, says FDAMmmm… pizza. You love it, I love it, we all love it. But according to the FDA, when we pick up our pizza or have it delivered, the box it comes in may contain…
Toxic chemical discovered in San Francisco’s fogWhile the fog that often blankets the city of San Francisco is considered by many part of the city’s charm, some scientists now believe it may also be toxic.…
Five Fantastic Uses for Organic Coconut OilWe’ve spoken before about the health benefits of coconut oil, and some of the products you can find it in. Now from Inquisitr.com comes an article with five uses…
Toxic Chemicals May Weaken Infants’ Response to TB VaccineThe creation of the tuberculosis (TB) vaccine is just one of many great stride scientists have made in the medical research community. The ability to provide adults…
Babies exposed to cigarette toxins via invisible residueOver the past few years, the ability to smoke inside buildings throughout the United States has been largely reduced. States such as Florida, Louisiana, and…
Most cancer cases due to lifestyle choices, not ‘bad luck’, study suggestsThe diagnosis of cancer in any individual brings about a scary and difficult time for not only the persons diagnosed, but their loved ones. It’s the kind of news…
Congress OKs bill banning plastic microbeads in skin care productsIt would appear as though the fight against microbeads in our personal care products is almost over. The United States Congress just approved legislation that would…
PepsiCo’s Launch of Organic Gatorade Is a Fit of ‘Good For You’ MadnessIn the year 2015, the popularity of “all-natural” and “organic” hit an all-time high. And now brands are jumping on board, including PepsiCo.…
California Supreme Court Approves Organic Labeling LawsuitsA recent ruling by the state Supreme Court of California allows consumers to file lawsuits “alleging products are falsely labeled ‘organic’.”…
3 Key Reasons DIY Cleaning Supplies Are Worth the EffortFor many, the holidays are a time spent with family and friends. And many of us host our own gatherings of friends and family within our very own home during the…
Sensor detects toxins leaching from plasticA new device created by two engineers at Massey University is able to “detect synthetic compounds that leach from plastic food packaging into the contained food…
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