Tag: chemicals

Microwave Popcorn’s 3 Dirty Little Secrets

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It's Friday night, and the family settles down for a movie. But, what would a great flick be without some popcorn? The microwave did to...

Breaking News: World Food Prize Awarded to Monsanto Although Safety Still...

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Known as the Nobel Prize of Food, the World Food Prize has received as much attention for its connection to industrial agriculture and genetically...

Atrazine: The Pesticide that Must be Banned

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Atrazine has been widely and consistently used since 1958 when the chemical was registered by S. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council. This...

Warning: Pesticides in Everyday Products

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Public pressure has resulted in some manufacturers reformulating products to eliminate the antimicrobial chemical triclosan, an Environmental Protection Agency-registered pesticide, while others are jumping...

Is Your Perfume Toxic?

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Perfumes and fragrances make up the largest portion of cosmetic and personal care products, representing half of all money that is spent on beauty...

Study: Further Evidence that there are No ‘Safe’ Levels of Pollutants...

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A new study published in this month's issue of The FASEB Journal, adds further evidence to what many people skeptical of the chemicals and...

Are Your Pretty Lawns Giving Your Dog Cancer?

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Many Americans take pride in having a beautiful, green lawn, but that lush grass could be coming at a very high price. A 2012...

Born Polluted: Infants’ Health Compromised Before Birth

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The average middle-aged American may have between 30,000 to 50,000 different chemicals in their body that their grandparents did not have. No matter how...

Are We Running Out of Clean Water?

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A recent study performed at the Columbia University Water Center states that fresh water supplies in the United States are becoming increasingly scarce, especially as...

Parabens Not Just in Cosmetics but Also in Food

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You’ve probably heard about the dangers of parabens in connection with cosmetics and personal care; they prevent bacteria from growing, but also mimic or...