After just one application of sunscreen, a range of worrying chemicals can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed official safety thresholds.
23 January, 2020US data finds naturally occurring arsenic, the byproducts of chemicals used to disinfect water and radioactive elements top the list of tap water contaminants.
23 September, 2019With regular use the chemicals in your sunscreen can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels high enough to raise health concerns.
9 May, 2019Girls exposed to chemicals commonly found in toothpaste, makeup, soap and other personal care products before birth may hit puberty earlier, according to new research.
18 January, 2019Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, was found in all but two of 45 samples of products made with conventionally grown oats.
20 August, 2018In the first of many pending trials in the US, a California jury has ruled that the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) can cause cancer.
12 August, 2018Toxic chemicals in every day items such as food, cosmetics and plastics can disrupt the maternal thyroid hormones in pregnant women, essential for normal brain development of children.
26 March, 2018Everyday products such as shampoo, lotions, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to urban air pollution as emissions from vehicles, say researchers.
16 February, 2018Women who consume fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residues may have more trouble getting pregnant, according to a new study.
6 December, 2017Triclosan, a toxic antibacterial with hormone-disrupting potential, builds-up in toothbrush bristles and other soft parts, and is readily released during brushing.
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