Mercury found in skin-lightening products in Twin Cities.
Minnesota health officials are warning consumers to avoid skin-lightening products after almost a dozen samples were found to contain "dangerous levels of mercury."
Top sunscreens, ranked by two consumer health groups.
While you're out shopping for your Memorial Day barbecue this year, you'll probably want to pick up some sunscreen, too. But which is the best one to buy? The Environmental Working Group says that the FDA doesn't regulate sunscreen, and that 60% of sun...
Environmentalists push for crack down on toxic makeup.
An environmental advocacy group is urging the Canadian government to impose stricter regulations on the cosmetics industry after a report showed many makeup products contain a number of toxic heavy metals, including lead and arsenic.
What women really want in green products
GreenBiz Erin Switalski May 24, 2011 For those who read the recent New York Times article about the fall in sales of green products, and... Read More
City steps in where state fails to regulate toxic manis and pedis
SF Public Press Kyung Jin Lee May 23, 2011 Heidi Hoang was pregnant when she first started working at Nails by Linda in San Francisco’s... Read More
Study reveals toxic chemicals in common baby products
NBC Montana Maritsa Georgiou May 19 MISSOULA, Mont. –– A new study to alert you to that says many common baby products contain toxic chemicals... Read More
Toxic chemicals pervasive in baby products
Women’s Voices for the Earth May 18, 2011 Missoula, MT—A study of products designed for newborns, babies, and toddlers found that 80% of products tested... Read More
Calls for FDA to regulate hair straighteners
Wall Street Journal Anjali Athavaley May 17, 2011 Members of Congress are asking the Food and Drug Administration to issue a voluntary recall of two... Read More
Tanning is still popular among young women despite known link to skin cancer, survey finds.
When it comes to tanning and health, young women still aren’t getting the message, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology.
Hidden toxins in your own home.
Baby aisles, bottles and sippy cups everywhere have the words "BPA free" on them, but what does that really mean? Should you only care if you're a baby or having one? Scientists say no. BPA, or Bisphenol A is a chemical that is used to make hard clear plastic and it's known as an endocrine disruptor.
