A new analysis reveals that burgers, burritos, and nuggets from major U.S. chains contain alarming levels of harmful plastic ...

CARY, N.C. — Earl Gray was astonished by what he found when he cut into the laboratory rats. Some had testicles that were malformed, filled with fluid, missing or in the wrong place. Others had ...

Phthalates are highly useful chemical compounds often used to soften plastic to make it more flexible. They have also been linked to a range of negative health effects. Plastics are one of the most ...

Researchers found that lotions, soaps, shampoos, oils, and sunscreen were exposing children to a potentially harmful hormone-disrupting chemical. Researchers from George Mason University collected ...

Researchers say bisphenols, PFAS and flame retardants can still be present in some food packaging, and highly processed foods are contaminated by plastic chemicals on their route from a factory to a ...

Some tough news to take to heart. A shocking new study suggests that common chemicals found in a wide range of everyday plastic products may have contributed to 356,238 heart disease deaths worldwide ...

A new study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that a number of widely-used skin care products, such as lotions and sunscreens, contain dangerous industrial chemicals known as ...

A children's mermaid costume sold on Amazon has been recalled for containing a chemical known to cause adverse health ...

Softgel capsules — the smooth, easy-to-swallow form of many medications and supplements — are increasingly popular for delivering everything from vitamins to omega-3s. These capsules, made of a liquid ...

As more people are becoming aware of the toxic chemicals lurking in everyday items—from skin care products to drinking water, they’re taking steps to reduce their exposure. New research highlights ...