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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. But chemical additives might have a greater effect on your waistline.

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.

When it comes to cancer prevention, some risk factors get a lot more attention than others. You surely know to avoid smoking, wear sunblock, and skip processed foods. To further protect your health, here are eight causes of cancer you may not know about.

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.

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.

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.

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 good.

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?

Polluted air has become an invisible part of our daily lives. From dust and pollen to propane fumes and cleaning chemicals, the toxins are too small to be seen but still ever-present. Breathing these particles can cause severe allergy symptoms and health problems. Learn how to improve indoor air quality for better health.

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.

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?

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