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.
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What Is PFAS and Why Is It 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.
Read More »When Recalls Fail: Many harmful products remain in homes and stores. Why that happens, what needs to change, and how to protect yourself.
Consumer Reports, October 31, 2019. Whether it be contaminated food, deadly infant sleepers, breast implants, or other unsafe products, recalls are not protecting us as well as they should be.
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