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More than 80 percent of car seats tested in new study contain toxinsDespite claims often made by manufacturers and consumer groups that products in 2018 are safer than ever, a new study by scientists at Indiana University casts serious doubts on these…
Certain UTI medications may raise risk of birth defectsFor a large number of women, Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are just a part of life. And they can be such regular occurrences for some women that they’re considered more…
Honey could be making us sick due to contamination with liver-harming toxins, study suggestsBut there's no need to panic. Honey. We love it on our biscuits. We love it in our tea. Sometimes we just love to dip the tip of our fingers…
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…
What Are We Doing to Our Children’s Brains?For years now parents have had to worry about the types of chemicals present in the toys our children play with, the harmful toxins in the cleaning products used in…
Hormone-Mimicking Chemicals May Threaten Male FertilityA couple’s decision to try and have children is one of the most exciting choices a happy couple will make during their lifetime. Thanks to a new study though, the…
How to Avoid Products with Bisphenol-SFor years now scientists have known of the dangers associated with a chemical such as bisphenol-A (BPA). The harmful toxin has been linked to brain and behavior problems, hormone level…
Study: California Fire Retardant Ban Cuts ToxinsAn important decision made a little over 10 years ago by the state of California is paying off in a big way for humans and wildlife living in and around…
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…
The Human Experiment: Exploring the rise in reproductive problemsTherese Kerr believes the beauty products she used to coat her body in are to blame for the bout of endometriosis she suffered when she was 30. "Without a doubt,"…
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…
Use Of Cleaning Products During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Asthma In Young ChildrenWomen who use a lot of household cleaning products when they are pregnant, or shortly after giving birth, are increasing their child’s risk of developing asthma. That’s according to the…
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