New tests reveal many pesticides block male hormones.
Thirty out of 37 pesticides tested by the University of London blocked male hormones, including 16 that had no known hormonal activity until now. Most are fungicides applied to fruit and vegetable crops, including strawberries and lettuce.
Brazilian Blowout ingredients investigated.
The FDA is investigating a popular hair straightener that many central Indiana women get every day. It's called the Brazilian Blowout – and it could be hazardous to your health.
Turn Down the Heat on Teflon
Non-stick cookware, also known as Teflon, releases PFOA when it’s heated to 450 degrees. Find out how to avoid it!
Responding to consumer pressure, Clorox lists chemical ingredients
Fragrance list reveals toxic musks still present. Women’s Voices for the Earth February 8, 2011 OAKLAND, Calif. – Clorox Co. has become the first mainstream... Read More
Exposure to pesticides in womb linked to learning disabilites.
USA Today Lis Szabo February 8, 2011 Babies exposed to high levels of pesticides while in the womb may suffer from learning problems, a new... Read More
A better understanding of BPA metabolism.
Much of the hesitation to regulate bisphenol A up to now has stemmed from uncertainty about whether health effects reported in laboratory animals are relevant to people because of possible differences in metabolism. Recent findings now suggest that hum...
Organizing at the Intersections of Reproductive and Environmental Justice
Igniting Change Ms. Foundation for Women February 2, 2011 Very proudly, the Ms. Foundation for Women supports an amazing cadre of organizations that are blazing... Read More
EPA plans new limits on toxic chemicals in drinking water.
The Obama administration said Wednesday that it would impose limits on permissible levels of toxic chemicals in drinking water, including the first standards for perchlorate, a dangerous compound found in rocket fuel and fireworks that has contaminated...
‘We are guinea pigs,’ for the chemical industry, UC Riverside professor says.
In his new book, Carl Cranor details the toxic chemicals people are exposed to daily from plastics, fabrics, cosmetics and other products. He advocates testing that would ensure the chemicals are safe before they can be used in such items.
Toxic chemical rules are on Brown’s agenda.
As Congress struggles to reform the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, California in the next few months is expected to issue the nation's first comprehensive rules curbing chemicals in consumer products such as toys, cosmetics and plastics.
