Chemicals
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From hamburger wrappers to car seats, forever chemicals are everywhere. Here’s what parents need to know.
What are forever chemicals, and why are they so concerning? Experts explain what parents need to know.
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These Common Hair Products Contain Toxins That Can Seriously Damage the Body
A recent study has revealed that hair products predominantly used by black women and children contain hazardous chemicals.
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Read this before you buy 'natural' beauty products
"Natural doesn't equal greatness. Efficacy is more important," according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King.
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Teflon — the stuff in your nonstick pan — was found in 66 of your favorite beauty products
Teflon is in a class of fluorinated chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and reduced effectiveness of childhood vaccines.
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CVS Says No More to Beauty Products With Toxic Chemicals
CVS announced plans today to remove controversial chemicals from store brand products, including nearly 600 beauty and personal care items.
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Why Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Use Too Much Hair Spray
Most pregnant women are told to avoid soft cheeses, sushi, and deli meat — but now hair products might be added to the banned list. According to a January 2017 study, a chemical found in hair spray and coloring shampoos is linked to birth defects in infant boys. The small study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, found that chemicals present in hair spray disrupt endocrine glands (which produce hormones related to development and sexual function
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FDA Proposes Lowering Lead Amounts in Lipsticks
After years of pressure from environmental groups, the FDA has issued recommended guidelines regarding the amount of lead allowed in lipstick and other cosmetics.