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EWG scientists share their research at scientific conferences, where it is scrutinized by the wider research community. Scientific discourse strengthens the rigor of EWG’s work. It’s also foundational to our scientists’ willingness to challenge the status quo when industry and government fail to protect public health.
This page houses EWG scientists’ conference posters and presentations.
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Do ‘feel good’ energy drinks deliver on their health claims?
Energy drink brands like Monster and Red Bull have dominated the market for years with gritty marketing. Now, wellness-focused brands like Celsius are promoting energy drinks they claim will boost...
Dirty Dozen™ food chemicals: ADA
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing azodicarbonamide, or ADA. ADA breaks down during baking into several compounds, including semicarbazide, or SEM. Laboratory and animal studies...
Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth?
Chewing gum is a favorite of high school kids and overworked professionals alike – but just one piece can shed thousands of potentially harmful microplastics into your saliva, one study suggests.
EWG statement on decision upholding EPA ‘hazardous substances’ designation for two PFAS
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court in a unanimous ruling this week rejected industry groups’ lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s “hazardous substances” designation for two...
California Senate environmental committee approves landmark bill to protect schoolkids from harmful UPF
In a win for children’s health, today the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed a bipartisan bill that would, if enacted, phase out certain ultra-processed food, or UPF, from meals...
How To Shop Safely and Eat Well During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Although our daily routines have drastically shifted in the past few weeks, one thing hasn't changed: the need to eat healthfully. Healthy eating is always important, but now there's an even more...
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds
Most baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores is ultra-processed, a new study finds, raising fresh concerns about what many infants and toddlers are eating during a critical window of development. The...
Should ‘city slickers’ receive farm subsidies?
Farm subsidies should go only to people living or working on a farm. That’s what Senate Agriculture Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) agreed on when the panel debated...
Landmark California bill that would track and disclose PFAS pesticide use heads to Newsom’s desk
SACRAMENTO – Groundbreaking legislation that would address the widespread use of toxic PFAS “ forever chemicals ” pesticides on California produce today passed the state Legislature. It now heads to...
FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products
Hundreds of personal care products people use every day may contain the toxic “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS, according to a Food and Drug Administration report . As of 2024, more than 50 PFAS...
EWG comments on EPA's proposed sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
Attached are EWG’s comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
EWG letter objecting to the EPA's chlormequat tolerances
Attached are EWG’s objections to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule setting chlormequat tolerances. EWG urges the agency to retain the tenfold children’s safety factor required by law.
Safer choices: What to know about eyelash serums
Growing demand for the “clean girl aesthetic” and lightweight, minimalist makeup, has influencers and everyday buyers reaching for eyelash serums. These lash serums range from prescription...
Industry says food safety costs more. Some store brands show it doesn’t need to.
Food industry lobbyists argue that food safety laws drive up grocery prices. EWG’s review of the shelf tells a different story – retailers are already proving that removing chemicals of concern from...
EWG's Healthy Home Tip 2: Eat organic, fresh foods
Most people prefer their foods free of pesticides and toxic chemicals, for a whole host of (pretty) obvious reasons. I know I do. The government isn't doing enough Pesticides and toxic chemicals are...
Watch this: Mt. Sinai Center for Environmental Health on children
This is Part 1 of a two part video filmed at the Mount Sinai Childrens Environmental Health Centers 2nd Annual Greening Our Children Benefit.
Prop 65 misses the mark on BPA: Let's hope Sacramento does better
By Lisa Frack, EWG Online Organizer Just when we were cheering Oregon's progress, we watched California take a step backward. Why? Because yesterday a state panel in California decided not to declare...
Intersex fish on Colbert Nation
On July 1st Nicholas Kristof wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times on endocrine disruptors: It's Time to Learn from Frogs.
Is there too much fluoride in your dog food? Read EWG's new report
You're probably familiar with the longstanding and often heated debate over the addition of fluoride to public water supplies. And while EWG does have an opinion on that, last week we focused on...
Growing veggies in my (leaded?) urban soil
I live in an old house (1911) and used to work in affordable housing, so the dangers of lead paint aren't new to me. And with toddlers around for years now, I know to avoid paint chips in the mouth...
Let's talk some serious shop about TSCA reform
Today we invite you to join an important conversation about our nation's chemical policy - and how we're going to reform it. The fact that we need to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is...
Thank You For Buying Our Toxic Plastic
It's 1960. Embattled tobacco industry reps, accused by the Federal Trade Commission and health groups of hawking products that kill people, retreat to a sumptuous hideaway and devise a campaign to...
