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An influential federal advisory committee is recommending that federal agencies phase out the purchase of products containing the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

The Environmental Protection Agency today announced a final rule to ban use of the only known form of asbestos imported into the U.S. – a vital action to shield consumers from the toxic substance one...

Spring has sprung, and so have store shelves with seasonal sweets. But don’t let the allure of their bright colors fool you – these treats come with health hazards that aren’t so sweet, prompting an...

Everyone should have clean drinking water. But millions of Americans are exposed to harmful contaminants in their tap water.

Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a highly toxic compound that pollutes soil, water and air, putting millions at risk – especially pregnant people, children and those with weakened immune systems.

More than 17 million people in 41 U.S. states are exposed to the hazardous industrial chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, in polluted drinking water.

Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a toxic volatile organic compound that easily evaporates at room temperature, leading to widespread contamination of the air, both indoors and outdoors, as well as soil...

If you’ve used a yoga mat, taken a phone out of protective padding, or lined an attic with foam insulation, you may have encountered the industrial chemical azodicarbonamide, or ADA.

WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 15 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It...

We know how important it is to feel confident about the water coming from your tap. That’s why EWG on social media asked you to share your top questions and concerns about drinking water quality.

Eliminating federal limits in drinking water on the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS could end a vital safeguard against continued pollution for 1.3 million New Yorkers.

More than 1,400 active and former military bases in the U.S. have had documented contamination with the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene , or TCE, a new EWG review finds. And much of the...

U.S. pediatricians are putting their considerable muscle behind the calls for Congress to overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a failed federal law that has exposed millions of children...

Looking to give a fitness tracker or smartwatch this holiday season? New University of Notre Dame research reveals a hidden concern: The wristbands on these popular products might expose wearers to...

Despite more than a decade of warnings and mounting evidence about the health risks posed by formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, the Food and Drug Administration is once again delaying a...

MoCRA is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act – a much-needed step forward in reforming federal laws to ensure cosmetics are safer for consumers. This new law aims to strengthen regulation in...

A cardio or yoga class or some weightlifting can be great for kicking off a healthier new year and new you. But common products used before, during and after you work out may expose you to an array of...

As winter break winds down, college students are gearing up to return to campus for the spring semester. Dust, dirt and odors might have collected while you were away, but before you start cleaning up...

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency withdrew a pending Biden administration plan that would have protected public health from the chemical manufacturing sector by...