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Background EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ ranks popular fresh fruits and vegetables based on levels of pesticide contamination and toxicity. EWG has released the Shopper’s Guide...

Cereal – the top breakfast choice for kids – may be getting less healthy, according to a new study . It found a significant decrease in nutritional quality of cereals marketed to children that were...

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...

Before most kids can spell “nutrition,” they’ve already seen thousands of advertisements for candy-colored cereal, salty snacks and sugary soda. According to a 2024 study , children between the ages...

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...

Millions of American families could lose access to food assistance if funds are diverted to pay for tax cuts from the wealthy and increased farm subsidies, leading to a funding loss for more than...

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...

Expectant parents and caregivers can find the number of products designed for babies overwhelming. Baby registries can help organize their needs but can be a challenge to plan.

Carbonated orange drinks and fruit-flavored energy drinks contain an ingredient that isn’t in your morning OJ: brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, a chemical that can harm the nervous system.

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.

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...

Most of the foods and drinks the average American consumes may be making them sick.

More than 40 local laws in place to protect communities from the toxic weedkiller glyphosate could be swept away if Republican state officials get their way. They’ve petitioned the Environmental...

Fragrance is having a moment, with booming sales driven by a new wave of enthusiasts. Whether for Valentine’s Day or any other time of year, the growing array of clean scent offerings can make for...

You may have heard about the risks of consuming so-called ultra-processed food, or UPF.

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...

Looking to give a fitness tracker or smartwatch this holiday season? New University of Notre Dame research reveals a hidden concern: The wristbands on these popular products might expose wearers to...

The holiday season is when many indulge in seasonal treats, with peppermint-flavored candy, frosted cookies and brightly colored confections filling our tables and stomachs. But behind the festive...

There’s no better time to help the men in your life develop their self-care routine – or to fine-tune your own – than in November, Men’s Health Awareness Month.

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.”