Little women.
By the 1980s, the onset of puberty, if not actual menstruation, had gone into free fall--a change so sudden and pronounced that something more than normal evolution must have been at work. There is no shortage of theories about what's causing this to h...
Straight hair at what cost?
Health officials say smoothing products, often known as Brazilian treatments, may pose a hazard to stylists and users alike. That’s because most of them contain formaldehyde or chemicals that release formaldehyde, which has been classified as a known...
In the breast cancer fight, the pinking of America.
In case you haven’t noticed, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the entire nation gets painted pink. Critics of Big Pink say some charities spend millions more on promoting the medical status quo — annual mammography screening,...
BPA no longer used in bottles, say chemical makers.
Makers of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A have asked federal regulators to phase out rules that allow its use in baby bottles and sippy cups, saying those products haven't contained the plastic-hardening ingredient for two years.
Avoiding Toxic Face Paint
Did you know that many children’s face paints can contain toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and more?
Formaldehyde in Cosmetics: What’s the Verdict?
Women’s Health Lisette Mejia October 3, 2011 It’s no secret that some cosmetics contain chemicals, although recognizing which ones are harmful at what levels may... Read More
Could BPA predispose girls to breast cancer?
A new study suggests that early exposure to a chemical found in hard, clear plastics and the linings of cans may cause changes in breast tissue, predisposing laboratory animals to breast cancer.
Is Susan G. Komen denying the BPA-breast cancer link?
Famous for its fundraising races and pink gear, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has been fighting breast cancer for three decades. So it may come as a surprise that the Komen website has statements that dismiss links between the common chemical bisphenol...
A Five-Point Plan For Creating Healthier, Safer Beauty Products.
Fast Company blog Gina Masullo September 26, 2011 It’s a scary concept: that sweet-smelling, SPF-fortified lotion you rub on your face to prevent cancer could... Read More
France seeks labelling of contested chemical BPA.
France's ecology minister on Tuesday said she would seek labelling requirements for food containers made with bisphenol A (BPA) after a watchdog agency sharpened its concern about this chemical.
