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Stronger Regulation of Toxic ChemicalsThe Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 has long been thought of as “notoriously week”. The act is meant to help control the toxic chemicals consumers are…
EPA Issues Health Advisories to Protect Americans from Algal Toxins in Drinking WaterWhile in the last 20 years or so, bottled water has become the go-to choice for drinking water in America, tap water is still used in many of our daily lives. We use…
Scientists: Common chemicals in pizza boxes, backpacks may cause cancerAmericans love pizza, like really love it. In fact, according to recent surveys 94% of Americans eat pizza regularly, and 93% of us have eaten pizza in the last month.…
Home Depot to remove toxic chemical from vinyl flooringBy now must of us know the potential danger our family is in if exposed to phthalates. Over the years, phthalates have been linked to hormone disruptions and even…
Beware toxic pesticides used at vacation spotsWe’re now more than a month into spring, and summer will be here before you know it. That means many families will be taking spring or summer vacations. Some of…
Tips for a Lush, Organic LawnWe’re now a little more than two weeks into the spring season. It’s a great time for family bike rides, a picnic at the park, or planting fresh flowers in…
Top ten pet toxins of 2014 from ASPCASpring is the perfect season for families to spend some real quality time together. And for many of us our pets are just like family. So it’s important we do…
How to Detox Your HomeSpring is of course the season of cleaning, but for many it’s also the season of home detoxing. Home detoxing is of course the act of ridding your home of…
Easter season favorites aren’t pets’ best friendsEaster is just around the corner. That means soon many parents and children will be filling Easter baskets full of fake green grass and dyed eggs, planting fresh…
The bizarre way the U.S. regulates chemicals…Since 1976 the United States has tried to protect Americans from potentially harmful chemicals with regulation known as the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The…
Is Autism Caused by Home Toxins?The birth of a child is supposed to be an exciting joy filled experience, but too often these days’ parents have to worry about the health of their child.…
Common household chemical may cause insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetesAmericans are becoming more and more aware the negative effects obesity can have on our daily lives. Obesity has been linked to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure,…
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