April 18, 2022: NCHR Letter to Superintendient Paul Johnson and Members of the Board of the Los Gatos Union School District regarding the health risks posed by artificual turf and playground surfaces.
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What Are Phthalates and How Do They Affect Your Health?
Phthalates are synthetic chemicals used to make plastics flexible and to make products smell good. This article will explain some of the harm caused by phthalates as well as how to reduce your exposure to them.
Read More »What Are PFAS Chemicals and Why Are They Dangerous?
This article will explain where PFAS chemicals are found, why they are harmful, and how you can reduce your exposure to them.
Read More »FDA Warns Against Dental Amalgam Fillings for Children and Many Adults
Since the 1990s, patients with amalgam fillings have reported health problems that they believe are caused by their exposure to mercury. The amalgam is known to release small amounts of mercury over time, and while low levels of mercury vapor is not known to be harmful for most people, the long-term health risks of mercury inhalation are not clear.
Read More »How Safe is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an ingredient in cannabis and hemp that has taken the public by storm. But is CBD safe? There is currently no concrete, scientific evidence of its benefits besides treating pediatric epilepsy.
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