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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 cancer.…
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. Extreme…
Study says some chain dollar stores sell products made with toxic chemicalsA recent study released by Campaign for Healthier Solutions has created some serious concerns for Americans who shop at discount stores such as Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, etc.…
Beauty Products May Trigger Early MenopauseMany Americans today are more aware than ever of the potentially harmful effects toxic chemicals can have on our bodies. For years, scientists have found links between harmful chemicals and…
Chemical Phthalates in Food Packaging Linked With Lower IQ in KidsWe all want our children to be as happy and healthy as possible, and as parents we go to great lengths to ensure that’s the case. Avoiding potentially harmful chemicals…
Toxic Chemicals Found in Most Hair DyesBy now many of you know that some of products we use on a daily basis contain potentially harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be found in products such as hand…
Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in a Majority of Seasonal Holiday Décor ProductsThe holidays are a time when families love to deck the halls with boughs of holly, but with some traditional holiday decorations containing potential harmful chemicals the season may not…
Are parabens and phthalates harmful in makeup and lotions?Should you worry about the chemicals in your makeup, lotion, shaving cream, soap and shampoo? The answer is a clear maybe. Why maybe? That’s because some critics suspect that chemicals…
Urinary Phthalate Metabolites Are Associated With Decreased Testosterone in Men, Women, and ChildrenJohn D. Meeker and Kelly Ferguson conducted a study to determine if urinary concentrations of 13 Phthalate metabolites correlated with low testosterone levels in men, women, and children. The reason…
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 recently shampooed, powdered, or…
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