Tag: chemicals
It’s Not Just the Bees: Pesticides Kill Birds, Too
Neonicotinoids, one of the most widely used classes of insecticides in the world, have been in the news lately due to their connection with...
Prenatal DDT Exposure Linked to Chronic Health Risks
Some readers viewing this headline may wonder why we're still reporting on DDT - after all, this insecticide has not been used in the...
Toxic Bug Killers: More Harm than Good?
Insects are one of the last things we ever want to see in our homes. Who wants to reach for a snack and see...
Cities in Washington and Oregon Ban Neonicotinoids
While the use of an insecticide class known as neonicotinoids is still widespread in the United States, some cities are taking action on a...
BPA Substitute No Better – Perhaps Even Worse – than BPA
When choosing plastic items, many people find reassurance in the "BPA Free" label. This is understandable, as BPA has been associated with a string...
Don’t Ignore the Dangers of Roundup
As more and more research comes to light exposing just how toxic glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, really is, it becomes clear that...
Another Reason to Choose Real Food: Both Drugs and Certain Supplements...
Most of us know that pharmaceutical drugs often carry with them a nasty list of side effects: they come with warning labels and extensive...
Watch Out for Advantame: The Newest Artificial Sweetener
As if there weren't enough dangerous artificial sweeteners on the market posing as "safe" sugar substitutes, the FDA has just approved a new one:...
The 3 Stinky Secrets Indoor Air Fresheners are Hiding
The doorbell rings, it's surprise company and you've just finished cooking up a big batch of fish. You reach for the air freshener and...
3 Chemical-Filled Personal Care Products You Should Avoid and How to...
Most of us have quite the assortment of personal care products in our bathroom cabinets. According to a survey by the Environmental Working Group,...
