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

As winter break winds down, college students are gearing up to return to campus for the spring semester. Dust, dirt and odors might have collected while you were away, but before you start cleaning up...

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...

MoCRA is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act – a much-needed step forward in reforming federal laws to ensure cosmetics are safer for consumers. This new law aims to strengthen regulation in...

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...

Environmentalists are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and water resources by quickly proposing a rule that would limit manufacturing discharges of the toxic “...

Rushing downstairs on Christmas morning to check your stocking is one of the oldest and most treasured Yuletide traditions. But finding the perfect stocking stuffers isn’t always as enjoyable.

Chlorpyrifos is the most widely used organophosphate pesticide in the U.S., with millions of pounds sprayed every year. Scientists have definitively linked it to severe brain damage in children and...

Black plastic can be found in many kitchens, used for spatulas, tongs, storage containers and more – but these utensils may be leaching chemicals that could harm you.

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...

It’s likely no surprise that the objects in a typical kitchen can expose the average person – and the environment – to toxic chemicals.

This holiday season, make sure the only things sneaking into your cooking are your family’s secret ingredients – not potentially harmful microplastics.

With the holiday season fast approaching, peppermint treats take center stage. From candy canes to lattes, this refreshing flavor seems to be everywhere. But while the aroma and taste of peppermint...

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.

A California carrot company has initiated a voluntary recall following an E. coli outbreak that has caused at least one death and sickened many others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

If enacted, the farm bill released this week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) would finally make it a permanent Department of Agriculture priority to support farmers...

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.”

When you shop for personal care products, food or beverages, you might have spotted “parabens” listed on the ingredient label. What are they, and are they safe?

The sale of antibiotics for use in livestock grew by 10 percent between 2017 and 2023, further jeopardizing the effectiveness of these life-saving drugs for humans.

Almost everyone agrees: Permanently restoring hard-to-farm cropland with trees and grasses that can act as carbon sinks is a good way to build soil carbon.