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Baby Shampoo Study Raises Chemical ConcernsA 2008 study conducted by Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, a University of Washington pediatrician, found elevated levels of Phthalates in the urine of babies who had been…
Antibacterial Chemical Disrupts Hormone Activities, Study FindsTriclocarban, a chemical found in bar soaps, body washes, cleansing lotions, wipes, and detergents “can cause health problems...” The study found that…
Study: Shampoo Ingredient May Affect Brain DevelopmentCan’t remember whether you locked the front door? Have you misplaced your car keys for the second time today? Well the shampoo use on a daily basis may be to…
Do Personal Care Products Need a Makeover?Products most of us use on a daily basis such as lotions, cosmetics, fragrances, deodorants, and sunscreen are under more scrutiny than ever. Though it’s not the…
Boys Will Be Girls – EventuallyA study conducted by the Environment Agency on Britain’s wildlife has found that animals are ingesting “gender-bending” chemicals commonly found in…
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