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It’s Official: California Issues Caution on Cell Phone Use

This week, California officially issued groundbreaking guidelines advising cell phone users to keep phones away from their bodies and limit use when reception is weak.

Dourson’s Defeat a Big Win for Public Health

There were plenty of good reasons to oppose President Trump's nomination of Michael Dourson to oversee chemical safety at the Environmental Protection Agency. Dourson, who was opposed by public health...

Avoiding Common Household Asthma Triggers

Asthma can be caused by outdoor air pollution, but also by indoor emissions of chemicals, strong odors, mold, smoke or other factors.

Four Reasons to Celebrate the California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act

At long last, the veil of secrecy over chemicals in cleaning products is lifting.

Did Rep. Doug LaMalfa Receive Crop Insurance Subsidies?

Did Rep. Doug LaMalfa recieve crop insurance subsidies? We would love to know. So would American taxpayers.

EWG’s News Roundup (12/8): Farm Subsidies for Lawmakers, Coal’s Fingerprints on Bailout Plot Exposed and More

EWG's News Roundup (12/8): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Federal Lawmakers Harvest $15 Million in Farm Subsidies

Thirty-two members of Congress and their immediate family members collected at least $14.3 million in farm subsidies between 1995 and 2016, according to data from EWG's Farm Subsidy Database.

Costs of White House Bailout of Coal and Nukes: 27,000 Early Deaths, $263 Billion

The Trump administration's scheme to make utility customers subsidize dirty, dangerous and aging coal and nuclear power plants would result in 27,000 premature deaths and a net cost of $263 billion by...

USDA Confirms Subsidies Overwhelmingly Flow to Wealthiest Farmers

A new report from the Department of Agriculture confirmed what EWG has been saying for years: Farm subsidies overwhelmingly go to the largest and most successful farm businesses, instead of to...

What to Look for When Buying a Crib Mattress

When Dr. Brandon E. Boor and his colleagues tested 20 new and used crib mattresses purchased in 2011 or earlier, they detected two classes of chemicals associated with endocrine disruption and harm to...

EWG’s News Roundup (12/1): Chemicals in Cribs, Investigating the EPA and More

EWG's News Roundup (12/1): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Researchers Link Kids’ Weight Gain to Chemical Exposures

It's not just a poor diet and lack of exercise that can make kids overweight.

Choosing a Safe Mattress for Your Baby's Crib

During the first few years of their lives, infants can spend most of their time sleeping or crawling in the crib. Choosing children's products that are good for air quality in the baby's room can be a...

Study: Phaseout of Teflon Chemical Has Likely Averted Thousands of Low-Weight Births and Saved Billions in Health Care Costs

The phaseout of a hazardous chemical formerly used to make Teflon has likely prevented thousands of low-weight births in the U.S. each year, saving billions of dollars in health care costs, says a new...

Nonstick Chemicals in Your Drinking Water

How many times a day do you drink water? Cook with it? Brush your teeth with it? Offer some to your children?

Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Healthy for Kids?

EWG recommends breastfeeding if possible for at least the first 12 months of life.

5 Ways to Avoid Artificial Colors in Food Targeted to Your Kids

Supermarket aisles and television commercials are full of brightly colored foods. These vibrant hues catch kids' eyes. But are they healthy?

How to Avoid Pesticides While Pregnant

Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant? Now's the time to start limiting your exposure to pesticides.

Avoid These Common Sources of Lead Exposure

There is no safe level of exposure to lead, especially for kids.

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