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‘Tide Pod Challenge’ Highlights Danger of Colorful Laundry Packets

An unbelievably dumb and extremely dangerous dare has gone viral on social media. It's the “Tide Pod Challenge”: biting down on the small, colorful – and potentially poisonous – packets of liquid...

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Feeding the world

Growing food takes a major toll on the environment, one that will grow worse in the coming decades as humanity faces the challenge of feeding a burgeoning population.

Update: Almost Three-Fourths of Medi-Cal Toddlers Miss Annual Lead Tests Required by Law

In September, EWG reported that each year about a third of California toddlers enrolled in Medi-Cal don't receive lead testing required by law. But the problem is much worse than we estimated.

Contaminated Cosmetics Pose Growing Risk to Consumers

A rash of product recalls, government warning notices and contaminated cosmetics may finally push Congress to give our broken cosmetics law a makeover.

EPA Chief Living Large on Taxpayer’s Dime

In his first year as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt has spent almost a quarter of a million dollars on first-class seats, military and charter jets, a private phone...

Asbestos Is No Joke

The full-page ad on the back of this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is supposed to be funny.

Study: Eating Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

The more highly processed foods you eat, the higher your risk of cancer.

Washington Is First State to Ban Fluorinated Chemicals in Food Packaging

On Wednesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the first state law to ban toxic fluorinated chemicals in food packaging, such as microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes and fast-food wrappers.

Busting Cosmetic Safety Myths

Chemicals in cosmetics are largely unregulated, so it's no surprise that some irresponsible companies and their hired-gun lobbyists are fighting the Personal Care Products Safety Act, bipartisan...

6 Strikes Against the House Farm Bill

Every federal farm bill is a chance to feed hungry Americans, build healthier diets, support family farmers and reduce farm pollution

You Can Help Get Toxic Fire Retardant Chemicals Out Of Consumer Products

More than 97 percent of Americans – including children and pregnant woman – have harmful fire retardant chemicals in their bodies, according to the most recent biomonitoring study by the Federal...

Quick Tips for Using a Humidifier Safely

Humidifiers are a popular tool to help parents treat problems ranging from dry skin and cracked lips to stuffy noses and a nagging cough. But if they're not used properly, humidifiers can harbor mold...

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Rethinking Carcinogens

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That old adage is certainly true for cancer. Despite great advances in treatments and therapies, preventing the disease from ever occurring will always be the best option.

Easy Ways to Reduce Kids’ Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation

You never leave home without it. You might even be holding it right now: your cell phone. But could this essential device be harming your health?

Four Risky Myths About SPF

SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, indicates how well a sunscreen blocks out some of the sun's harmful rays. The number refers to how much longer you can stay in the sun before burning than you could with...

How Much Seafood Should Your Family Eat?

Seafood is good source of lean protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But some types of fish contain high levels of mercury, a heavy metal that's harmful to human health when consumed in large...

What Caused Your Child’s Allergic Skin Reaction?

Your child has developed a red, itchy, or sore rash. Your little one may have a case of contact dermatitis, an eczema-like skin condition caused by touching something that triggers an allergic...

More Bad News About Nail Polish

If you wear nail polish, you might be applying more than glossy color to your fingertips. A new study by researchers at EWG and Duke University finds that nail polishes can contain a suspected...

4 Ways to Protect Your Skin from Winter Weather

It may not feel like winter right now, but we know that won't last. It will get cold outside – and our skin will sure know it. Dropping temperatures and outdoor fun mean dry skin, cracked lips and...