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‘Forever chemicals’ in freshwater fish: Mapping a growing environmental justice problem
This holiday treat can harm your health
Five ways a hidden Pentagon health study undercounts ‘forever chemicals’ risks
With many causes, U.S. tap water crises historically harm communities of color
EPA needs funding boost to meet new TSCA requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency continues to suffer from long-term congressional underfunding, which has starved it of the resources needed to meet its existing and future needs. The agency needs...
Hiding in household products: Study links phthalates to uterine fibroids
How ‘multitasking’ preservatives might help to make cosmetics safer
New baby textile product tests show concerning levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Quibble with Kibbles: ‘Forever chemicals’ in pet food packaging add to perils at home
Frightful ingredients hiding in Halloween face paint
With Halloween around the corner, many kids will use face paint as the perfect finishing touch for their costumes. It’s a popular alternative to costume masks, which can obscure children’s vision on...
Lacking safety data, the FDA should act to ban oxybenzone in sunscreens
Time’s up, sunscreen industry. Last month, the clock ran out on the sunscreen industry to prove to the Food and Drug Administration that oxybenzone, a common ingredient in sunscreen, is both safe and...
Frightening food: The scary additives lurking in Halloween candy
To dye for: Chemical that makes sweet treats look irresistible linked to health risks
Halloween horror led to stricter food safety law – it’s time for another update
Personal care product chemicals banned in Europe but still found in U.S.
New study links chemicals in hair straighteners to uterine cancer
Thousands of children’s sweets STILL contain additive unsafe for human consumption
How to protect kids during the EPA’s Children’s Health Month
The Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating national Children’s Health Month, with tips for shielding kids from potential health harms caused by lead contamination, pesticides on produce and...
Disparities in exposure to chemicals with links to weight gain
In addition to changes that make our lives more sedentary and perhaps also shifts in genetic makeup, the sharp increase in obesity and overweight we are seeing may be caused by far more exposure to...