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Learn about the methodology behind EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

Study finds drop in nutritional value of new cereals marketed to kids, prompting health concerns

How sunscreen ingredients are regulated in the U.S.
Wearing sunscreen is one of the simplest and most important ways to protect your health. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it’s on the rise, with one in five...

Not so g-r-r-reat: How food ads shape the diets of children and teens

Study finds cancer-causing chemicals in personal care products used by Black women and Latinas in L.A.
A new peer-reviewed study finds that many personal care products used by Black women and Latinas every day contain harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks, including cancer. The researchers...

Most counties lose if Congress cuts SNAP to boost farm subsidies, fund tax breaks

What is propyl gallate?
Propyl gallate is a preservative used in foods like chewing gum, meat products, vegetable oil and more. It helps prevent fat and oil from spoiling and is frequently used together with the food...

Safer gifts under $25 for baby showers

Beware of the chemical BVO in fruit-flavored drinks

Consumer Reports testing finds ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula
The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminated “almost all” of the popular baby formula brands tested recently by Consumer Reports, it says in a new report.

The EPA’s TCE ban saves lives — Congress must protect it
No one should have to worry that their home or workplace exposes them to harmful chemicals, yet millions of Americans are exposed to cancer-causing trichloroethylene , or TCE. A recent federal TCE ban...

What are ultra-processed foods?
Most of the foods and drinks the average American consumes may be making them sick.

Trump EPA may threaten state and local bans of toxic weedkiller glyphosate

Clean fragrance: Even more gift options for Valentine’s Day

Ready to eat healthy? 5 ways to cut UPF in the New Year

Workout worries: Healthy ways to hit the gym and avoid harmful chemicals
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...

Hidden ‘forever chemicals’ in popular high-end smartwatch and fitness tracker bands

Revealing the risks of synthetic dyes and titanium dioxide in holiday treats

Safer men’s products for you and your family
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Greenwashing: Truth versus hype about consumer products
Many consumer product companies tout the environmental and health benefits of what they sell, but some of these claims fall short of the hype – a problem known as “greenwashing.”
