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• Pregnancy Exposure to Detergents, Pesticides, Solvants Linked to Genital Birth Defects in Boys: Study

  June 8, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest some common chemicals are linked to genital birth defects in boys.

• E-Cig Vaping May Increase Risk of Lung Damage: Study

  May 27, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that E-cigarettes can cause the same types of lung damage as traditional cigarettes.

• BPA Warning Labels To Be Required in California

  May 13, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  California has added BPA to a list of harmful chemicals, requiring label warnings in that state.

• Unborn Children into Poverty, Exposed to Pollution More Likely to Have Lower IQ: Study

  April 30, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that poor children are exposed to more pollution, which may result in lower IQ scores.

• Virtually No Food Additives Have Been Properly Studied By FDA: Report

  April 29, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers say most food additives approved by the FDA are not properly tested to ensure their safety.

• Lowe’s Urged To Drop Flooring Made With Phthalates Due To Health Concerns

  April 27, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that potentially toxic chemicals known as phthalates are common in vinyl flooring and call on retailers to remove them.

• Senators Call on FDA to Review Safety of Cosmetics Ingredients

  April 23, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  New proposed legislation would give the FDA additional power to regulate and review cosmetics and other personal care products.

• Walgreens Urged to Phase Out Toxic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Asthma, Cancer

  April 8, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Consumer advocates are pushing Walgreens to remove dangerous chemicals from their products.

• North Dakota, Wyoming Sue U.S. To Keep Public From Getting Info on Fracking

  April 2, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Two states are suing the federal government to stop new rules that would require hydraulic fracturing companies to tell the public what chemicals are in the fluids they pump into the ground.

• Effects of Triclosan May Hinder Fetus Development: Study

  February 11, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that the antibacterial agent triclosan could interfere with fetal development.