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Major Study of Teflon Chemical in People Suggests Harm To …

WebA chemical used to make Teflon, food wrappers and dozens of other products may harm the immune system, liver and thyroid and cause higher cholesterol in children, according to …

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EWG's Food Scores User's Guide to EWG's Food Scores

WebEWG's Food Scores rates more than 80,000 foods in a simple, searchable online format to empower people to shop smarter and eat healthier. Each item in the …

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Cleaning products emit hundreds of hazardous chemicals, new …

WebA peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group scientists has found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products.

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EWG's Guide to Safe Drinking Water Environmental Working Group

WebDrinking plenty of good, clean water is important for a healthy body. Read EWG researchers’ top tips to learn how to stay hydrated while reducing your exposures to common drinking …

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What are parabens

WebParabens are a group of chemicals that preserve our personal care products. But their extensive use in these everyday items puts people at repeated risk of exposure. …

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Harmful exposure: The risks and dangers of toxic algae blooms

WebPotential long-term risks. Research on the long-term effects of toxic algae exposure is fairly new, but some studies have already documented potential chronic …

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The trouble with ingredients in sunscreens EWG's Guide to …

WebActive ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral and chemical filters. Each uses a different mechanism for protecting skin and maintaining stability in sunlight. Each may …

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What is sodium hypochlorite

WebOne of the most common is also one of the most toxic – sodium hypochlorite. Also known as chlorine bleach, sodium hypochlorite is an active ingredient in over 300 …

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More than 600,000 service members given ‘forever chemicals’ in …

WebWASHINGTON – More than 600,000 service members at 116 military installations were annually served water with potentially unsafe levels of the toxic “ …

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EWG investigation: Dangerous agricultural chemical chlormequat …

WebDetailed results of oat-based products tests. To test for chlormequat, EWG bought 13 non-organic, or conventional, oatmeal, granola, cereals and other oat-based products, and …

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Landmark study finds alarming cancer rates among Camp Lejeune …

WebWASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry released an extensive study that finds increased cancer risks for civilian and …

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Study: Communities of color at greatest risk of pesticide exposure …

WebLEER EN ESPAÑOL. SAN FRANCISCO – In California’s Ventura County, increased agricultural pesticide use and related toxicity risks for humans occur the most in areas …

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‘Forever chemicals’ at landfills threaten environmental justice

WebMany of the 11,000-plus active and closed landfills in the U.S. could be contaminated with the “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS, creating increased health …

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EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

WebEWG VERIFIED ®. When a product is EWG VERIFIED ®, it means it meets EWG’s strict, scientific standards for transparency and health. Our team of toxicologists, chemists and …

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The Toxic Truth About A New Generation of Nonstick and …

WebTen years ago, DuPont was forced to phase out a key chemical in making Teflon, after revelations that for nearly 45 years the company covered up evidence of its …

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EWG Tap Water Database New Jersey

WebUtilities that accumulated/accrued the most violation points as of April 2019 to March 2021 in New Jersey. The Environmental Protection Agency's Enforcement and Compliance …

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Behind the science: How EWG found the pesticide chlormequat in …

WebEWG recently revealed that the dangerous agricultural chemical chlormequat was found in four out of five people we tested.. How did we get here? Chlormequat is …

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