A large study of chemical exposures during pregnancy has found that pregnant women are exposed to dozens of chemicals everyday, many of which are linked to preterm births and low birth weights. The chemicals showed up in a vast array of products, highlighting the massive scope of exposure for expecting mothers, as well as their potential health risks.
By Shannon Kelleher
A main ingredient in embalming fluid may be hiding in your body lotion. In an analysis of more than 1,100 products used over the course of a week by 70 Black and Latina women in South Los Angeles, over half reported using products that researchers found contained formaldehyde or preservatives that release the toxic chemical.
By Johnathan Hettinger
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not properly reviewed the safety of a popular flea and tick collar that has been linked to more than 3,000 pet deaths, according to the agency’s top watchdog.