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Protein powder has been a staple of body builders and gymgoers for years, and recently it’s become a cultural phenomenon. But your post-workout snack could come with a side of potentially harmful...

Food dyes seem to be everywhere in snacks, drinks and many other grocery store items. But some dyes, particularly synthetic, petroleum-based ones, are linked to preventable health harms, from...

Research and public attention to heart disease has for decades focused on its known risk factors, such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, excessive drinking and cholesterol levels. But a growing...

With the Environmental Protection Agency aiming to weaken national limits on the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in drinking water, Americans are asking: How can I protect myself from these toxic...

EWG is here to help you make more sustainable shopping choices as kids start returning to school, with tips for buying safer products like gels, wipes and more.

Will the Trump administration “Make America Healthy Again”?

Walking along a busy road could expose you to massive amounts of invisible pollutants, called tire wear particles, or TWPs. Each year, an estimated 6.1 million tons of these micro- and nano-plastic...

Every year, EWG releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, relying on federal data to show which fruits and vegetables have the lowest and highest levels of pesticide residues. Our goal...

New research shows that people may be breathing in potentially harmful microplastics at levels hundreds of times higher than previous estimates suggest.

The Trump administration is determined to “Make America Healthy Again.” Next week, it’s expected to release recommendations to improve diets and take other steps to improve our health. It follows a...

Retinoids and the products that contain them are often praised for their ability to reduce wrinkles and clear acne. And with the rise of skincare influencers and viral beauty trends on TikTok...

Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who endorsed Trump after dropping out of the race himself, repeatedly stressed the importance of limiting Americans’...

The Trump administration is determined to “Make America Healthy Again” and has made healthier food a central part of its strategy. Has the president in his second term made our food healthier? What...

Results from new Department of Defense drinking water tests seem to contradict claims by the Environmental Protection Agency saying that 15 military bases designated as EPA Superfund sites due to high...

Several consumer tax credits for renewable energy upgrades are suddenly poised for complete phaseouts over the next year, some in just a few months. The recently enacted “Big Beautiful Bill”...

Type 2 diabetes affects roughly 34 million Americans. The numbers are rising, especially among children, and ultra-processed food might be playing a role.

Since 2000, the food and chemical industry has greenlighted nearly 99% of food chemicals introduced onto the market without federal safety review, according to a new EWG analysis. The Food and Drug...

The toxic pesticide paraquat was mishandled at Pennsylvania farms, violating safety requirements, at least 18 times between 2018 and 2023, an EWG investigation finds. The investigation raises serious...

EWG can help you make smarter choices when shopping for produce – we can highlight some of the most budget-friendly fruits and vegetables that also have the least amount of pesticide residue. Options...

A sweeping new bill the California Legislature is considering would protect public health by banning cookware and cleaning products that contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.