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No one should have to worry that their home or workplace exposes them to harmful chemicals, yet millions of Americans are exposed to cancer-causing trichloroethylene , or TCE. A recent federal TCE ban...

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...

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

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.”

Do you buy soap labeled “antibacterial” thinking it will protect your family from getting sick or spreading germs? You might be surprised to learn that regular soap works just as well.

With autumn bringing harsher weather like the heavy rain and flooding from hurricanes, many people choose to close up their homes tightly. Closed windows and doors keep the heat in, but they also trap...

A worrying trend of girls starting puberty earlier is raising questions about whether chemical exposures play a role. Now a new study suggests a link between certain chemicals in everyday products...

Summer is officially here, and with it the joys of children playing outside, exploring and – inevitably – getting dirty. These outdoor activities are good for kids’ health and development, but they...

Congress can improve health protection for military service members, their families and civilian workers at Department of Defense facilities by passing the fiscal year 2025 National Defense...

Dust lurks in the corners of your home, underneath furniture and on the shelves. And where there’s dust, there’s the potential for toxic chemicals.

It’s official: spring is right around the corner. With the warmer weather and the season’s holidays approaching, people everywhere are dusting window sills, wiping counters and spraying bathrooms. But...

During the cold winter months you may spend more time inside than out. And you may do more cleaning, especially because it’s also the flu and COVID season. But before you reach for that spray cleaner...

If you’ve ever thought about making changes in your household routine to lower your exposure to toxic chemicals, you may be put off by how daunting it seems.

To protect your health, it’s essential to know what’s in your cleaning products, especially if you have kids, who are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals.

’Tis the season of joy and celebration – but with all the cooking and entertaining, our homes can quickly become a mess. Many of us may feel inspired to engage in a bit of seasonal cleaning –...

Before you start any kind of home cleaning, think twice about what products you’re using. Many cleaners use toxic chemicals that can cause health harms. One of the most common is also one of the most...

It can be tough during the holiday season to find small gifts that aren’t either filled with toxic chemicals, made entirely of sugar or packaged in tons of wasteful plastic – or some combination of...

Whether your home is a minimalist’s haven or the epitome of maximalism, it requires regular cleaning. But many cleaning and maintenance products can contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS...

If you’ve ever inexplicably felt sick around a new mattress or curtains, using air freshener, or visiting a nail salon, it could be you’re affected by chemicals called volatile organic compounds, or...