Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Synthetic chemicals are everywhere — including in the food we eat, the water we drink, the products we use, the dust ...

Scientists have linked a group of chemicals used in fragrances to numerous adverse health outcomes, including insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. I love perfume, but I’ve heard a chemical ...

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Phthalates are highly useful chemical compounds often used to soften plastic to make it more flexible. They have also been linked to a range of negative health effects. Plastics are one of the most ...

PHTHALATES ARE OFTEN referred to as the “everywhere chemicals.” That’s because they’re found in so many different products that you probably use every day. “Everything from vinyl flooring and window ...

A specific phthalate used to make plastics softer has been linked to heart disease deaths around the globe, according to a new study published in The Lancet's EBioMedicine Journal. Phthalates are a ...

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As lab results reveal serious safety concerns behind bright packaging and bold claims, experts warn that this convenience meal may pose unforeseen risks to young eaters. Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, ...

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Detectable levels of a harmful chemical have been found in 13 olive oil brands after a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab did testing. Environmental health nonprofit news outlet ...