BPS: The New BPA?
"The easiest way to eliminate BPA was to replace it with an alternative called Bisphenol-S or BPS. The problem? Recent studies find BPS isn’t any safer than BPA..."
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.
Fragrance: The New Second Hand Smoke
Interestingly, almost a quarter of cases of fragrance-associated asthma in the workplace occurred in workers who had no previous history of asthma, but developed it as a result of exposure to scented products on the job.
Toxic cleaners pose new risks as schools reopen
E&E News By Ariel Wittenberg Environmental health experts warn that relying too heavily on disinfectants to prevent the spread of infection could actually create more... Read More
New Patient Education Campaign Started at Planned Parenthood
In recognition of Women’s Health Week, national women’s health non-profits, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) and Planned Parenthood of Montana have partnered together to launch a patient education campaign on the impact of toxic chemicals on women’s health. The campaign will take place at Planned Parenthood health centers across Montana.
The new boys’ health scare.
Male infertility appears to be on the rise, and studies suggest that more boys are being born with genital malformations. Could chemicals in our air, our homes, and even our kitchens be to blame?
Summer’s Eve Rally in Tarrytown New York
Rally to put an end to toxic chemicals in Summer’s Eve products