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EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing BHA. BHA has been classified as a possible carcinogen , or cancer-causing chemical. Studies have shown BHA to produce oxidative stress, which...

A special health journal issue on ultra-processed food, or UPF, calls for bold policy action to address the growing public health crisis – and that efforts focused solely on personal responsibility...

Does the dose define how chemicals can lead to harm? Yes. But is the dose the only thing that “makes the poison”? No. The idea that the dose makes the poison – originally explained as “all things are...

With the days getting warmer, many are tanning or being outside more. Time in the sun is fun, as long as you protect yourself – and that usually means wearing sunscreen. But some recent TikTok trends...

California is advancing a bill to help shoppers identify alternatives to ultraprocessed foods , or UPF, at the grocery store. If enacted, it would create a first-ever government-run and state...

Pesticides that are part of the family of toxic “ forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminate surface water and sediment in agricultural areas across California, an EWG analysis finds. PFAS...

The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation most of us have never heard of – and Congress is negotiating it right now. This sweeping bill affects everyone, even those who have...

School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they...

For the first time in over 25 years, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to approve a new sunscreen ultraviolet, or UV, filter for the U.S. market: bemotrizinol , or BEMT. It’s a UV filter...

Protein used to be the domain of bodybuilders and fitness fanatics. Now it’s everywhere: high-protein claims on Doritos chips , Dunkin’ Donuts lattes , breakfast toaster pastries and even pints of ice...

“Do I have PFAS in my tap water? How can I get rid of PFAS in drinking water?” If you’re asking these questions, you’re not alone. The Environmental Protection Agency formally proposed to undo...

In a page straight out of the industry playbook, a powerful group of U.S. food companies has funded a “study” claiming consumers will pay more if harmful chemicals are labeled or banned.

The agricultural chemical paraquat – potentially fatal, if ingested – stands out as one of the pesticides that are most urgent to ban. California regulators are weighing whether to prohibit paraquat...

Tanning beds can increase the risk of skin cancer, and the Food and Drug Administration has long warned that children and teens should never use them. Yet the agency has quietly killed a rule that...

Crafting the perfect look for any occasion takes laser-like focus, patience and the right products. The last thing on your mind should be whether a product is safe to use. When you're getting ready...

More than a dozen states have enacted laws to protect consumers from harmful food chemicals and ultra-processed foods. Your favorite food brands may be tied up in efforts to erase them. A draft bill...

Americans spend billions of dollars on hair care products every year, with growing demand for those marketed as “clean,” “natural” or “free from” harmful chemicals. But a new study finds the claims...

Next week, House lawmakers will vote on the farm bill, which sets food and farm policy. The partisan House farm bill proposed by Agriculture Committee Republicans would fail to help family farmers...

Avoid or limit foods containing the preservative TBHQ. Some animal studies have associated TBHQ with immune dysfunction, including potentially impairing the body’s ability to regulate inflammation and...