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Lab-Grown Fake Chicken: Gross, Dangerous Or Both

Lab-Grown Fake Chicken: Gross, Dangerous Or Both

When you think of healthy, wholesome foods that nourish your body and support wellness, does your vision include foods grown in petri-dishes? A closer inspection shows several reasons why consumers should beware of cultured, lab-grown chicken, including concerns with heavy metals and rodent DNA contamination.

Don’t Count Calories, Count Chemicals

Don’t Count Calories, Count Chemicals

Is weight gain a mechanism to protect you from chemicals in food products? When thinking about weight issues, you may be conditioned to mostly focus on the number of calories inside your food. Looking at the basic math, you gain weight if you consume more calories than you burn. But is it really that simple?

PFAS In Toilet Paper. Is It Even Safe To Wipe?

PFAS In Toilet Paper. Is It Even Safe To Wipe?

Just when you thought you had a good handle on reducing your exposure to PFAS, scientists are now revealing another concern. Could toilet paper be increasing your risk of cancer? Is it no longer safe to wipe? Get the facts and learn some solutions.

Change Laundry Detergent If You Use These Brands!

Change Laundry Detergent If You Use These Brands!

New York’s recent laundry detergent ban brings attention to an important health concern. Over 60% of all laundry detergents contain toxic ingredients. Review the biggest concerns and learn which detergents make the safe and unsafe lists based on the EWG's ratings.

Study Links PFAS Exposure With Dental Floss

Study Links PFAS Exposure With Dental Floss

Awareness of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has grown exponentially over the last couple of years. But there is one source of this toxic exposure that you might not have thought much about yet. A study linking PFAS exposure with dental floss could have you questioning this good hygiene habit.

Solar Farms Spilling Lead Into The Ground

Solar Farms Spilling Lead Into The Ground

When most people think of solar, they think “green energy.” But are we poisoning the earth with these panels? The research opens a debate of whether the push for solar energy is creating more environmental harm than the use of fossil fuels...

Which Vegetable Oils Are Bad for Your Health?

Which Vegetable Oils Are Bad for Your Health?

Over the last century, health professionals have encouraged us to consume oils from vegetables instead of animals as a general rule for heart health. However some vegetable oils can actually cause big health issues. So, which vegetable oils are good, and which are bad for your health?

Cognitive Decline Linked To Processed Foods!

Cognitive Decline Linked To Processed Foods!

New research now reveals a link between consuming processed foods and cognitive decline. The foods we eat affect our brain function. In order to think healthy, we need to eat healthily. So, what foods should you avoid to protect your brain? 

Study Links Forever Chemicals To High Blood Pressure in Women

Study Links Forever Chemicals To High Blood Pressure in Women

A recent study has found a connection between the blood concentration of PFAS in middle aged women and the likelihood of developing high blood pressure. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, these chemicals are in practically everything and next to impossible to avoid.

How Dangerous Are Blood Transfusions?

How Dangerous Are Blood Transfusions?

While routine procedures like a blood transfusion are often assumed to be safe, there is always a risk of complications. These can range from mild to severe. They may include both immediate acute symptoms and slow to develop long-term diseases.

“Is Chewing Gum Plastic?”

“Is Chewing Gum Plastic?”

Used to freshen breath and curb bad habits, chewing gum seems fairly harmless. Would you be surprised to learn that your favorite peppermint or spearmint gum is made of plastic?

Toxic Chemicals In Your Favorite Jeans

Toxic Chemicals In Your Favorite Jeans

If you value good health, you may want to rethink your next pair of jeans. Though denim seems like a simple casual fashion choice, easy to pair with a range of colors and patterns, there is a darker side hiding beneath the surface.