According to a new study, fast food contains a hormone-disrupting chemical called phthalate. Phthalates have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to make plastic and vinyl more flexible. Phthalates are also used […]
We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the most dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every year, an estimated 443,000 people die […]
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in every 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. New research now shows that chemicals in cosmetics and personal […]
There are many common practices that can make foods unsafe. Additives, chemicals, and genetically modified organisms are some of the most common. Some countries outside of the United States have banned these foods, while they still remain in the U.S. Let’s take a look at 7 foods banned in other […]
Eating fresh, organic foods is key to overall health. A new study from Boise State University is one of the first to predict how much pesticides a person consumes, according to their diets. The study led by Cynthia Curl, an associate professor at Boise State, shows that organic foods reduce […]
Is carrageenan safe to eat? Carrageenan has now become a common ingredient in foods such as soymilk, yogurt, chocolate and more. This ‘natural’ ingredient gives foods a thicker consistency and is often added to drinks to keep ingredients from separating. Carrageenan is a considered a natural ingredient, health experts believe […]
