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The Pollution in People: Flame Retardants in Gymnasts

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

A new study bolstered evidence that gymnasts are highly exposed to fire retardant chemicals in landing mats and foam cubes in landing pits used to practice tumbling and vaults.

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Fire Retardants

DIY Solutions for Your Toughest Laundry Stains

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

A child’s laundry basket is home to an assortment of stains, spots, strange colors and unwelcome odors. But most stain removers on the market contain hazardous ingredients and make questionable claims. What’s a parent to do?

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Cleaning Products

High Rates of Bladder Cancer Linked to Arsenic in Drinking Water

Monday, July 18, 2016

The recent crisis in Flint, Mich., sounded the alarm on the dangers of lead contamination in drinking water. Now there’s potentially more bad news for the nation’s water supply.

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Today’s Secret Ingredient: Traces of Toxic Plastic Chemicals

Friday, July 15, 2016

So you’ve thrown out your vinyl shower curtain and only buy fragrance-free cosmetics to avoid phthalates? Bad news – toxic plastic chemicals are still sneaking into the food you eat.

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Phthalates

Study Links BPA to Attention Disorder in Kids

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Children with high levels of the chemical bisphenol A in their bodies were more likely to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder than those with lower levels of the chemical, according to a study published June 6 in the journal Environmental Research.

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Jury Cites DuPont for Malice in Teflon Chemical Trial, Awards $5M to Cancer Victim

Thursday, July 7, 2016

A federal jury ordered DuPont to pay more than $5 million to an Ohio man who alleged he contracted testicular cancer from drinking water contaminated with a toxic chemical formerly used to make Teflon. Jurors found that DuPont acted with malice in dumping an industrial chemical into the Ohio River, clearing the path for DuPont to be assessed additional punitive damages.

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Nonstick Chemicals

Eat More Color

Thursday, July 7, 2016

There are lots of reasons to load up on deeply pigmented fruits and vegetables, but for me, the best reason is that it makes me happy! We feel invigorated and energized just looking at brightly colored meals – not to mention all the health benefits our bodies get from eating them!

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Food

Healthy Eating

Do the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen Damage Fragile Coral Reefs?

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

For 10 years, EWG has evaluated sunscreens based on how well they protect against skin cancer and whether they have ingredients that could harm your health. But there's another risk worth consideration: Recent studies show that some of the sunscreen chemicals people should avoid may also endanger coral reefs.

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How to Mix Your Baby’s Formula with Safe Water

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

One in every four American newborns consumes formula from birth. Around two-thirds of these babies drink some formula by the time they are three months old.

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Scientists, Health Professionals Urge Action to Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals

Friday, July 1, 2016

Today, a distinguished group of 50 scientists, health professionals and advocates called for urgent action to protect children from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals.

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15 Tips to Keep July Fourth Celebrations Fun and Safe

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

ndependence Day celebrations are supposed to be enjoyable. We barbecue, picnic, swim, and gather with family and friends. The holiday weekend is all about fun in the sun.

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Food

Five Sunscreen Tips for Water and Active Play

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Is your family heading outdoors for sunny days at the beach, pool or park? When skin gets wet or sweaty, sunscreens may not work as well as you expect.

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Children’s Products

Easy Ways to Reduce Kids’ Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation

Thursday, June 23, 2016

You never leave home without it. You might even be holding it right now: your cell phone. But could this essential device be harming your health?

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Cell Phones

New Resource Reveals Widespread Use of Toxic BPA

Friday, June 17, 2016

EWG has uncovered new information about a toxic chemical many of us are buying at the grocery store – and how common it really is.

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Concern Over California Crops Irrigated with Oil and Gas Wastewater

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Would you eat food grown with wastewater from oil and gas drilling? You could be already: farms in California's Central Valley, which produces 40 percent of the nation's fruits and vegetables, are allowed to use oil and gas wastewater to irrigate crops.

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Water

Oil & Gas Drilling

Water

Does Coffee Cause Cancer? New Studies Say It Could Actually Reduce Risk

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Good news, coffee drinkers: A new scientific review finds no conclusive evidence that coffee causes cancer. In fact, coffee may even help protect against certain cancers.

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Food

Chemicals in Food and Cosmetics Linked to Preterm Births and Low Birth Weight

Friday, June 10, 2016

A study of pregnant Brooklyn women led by the SUNY Downstate Medical Center links triclosan, an antibacterial agent common in personal care products, with preterm births and smaller newborns.

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What New Food Serving Sizes Mean for Your Kids

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Last month the Food and Drug Administration announced new changes to the Nutrition Facts Label we see printed on packaged foods.

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Seven Most Common Mistakes When Applying Sunscreen

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The good news: you’re putting sunscreen on yourself and your kids. The bad news: you might be doing it all wrong. Here are the seven most common mistakes people make when putting on sunscreen – and what you should do instead.

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Children’s Products