Womens’ chemical exposure during pregnancy promotes obesity in daughters.
Pre-birth exposures to low doses of a compound-- PFOA -- that has been widely found in fast food packaging and household products, may increase body weight in women but not men, a new study finds.
33 recalled ‘toxic’ hair straighteners found to still be on U.S markets.
Cosmetics design.com March 20, 2014 Michelle Yeomans New research has revealed thirty-three hair-straightening products containing high levels of formaldehyde to still be on US markets,... Read More
Potential risks from fragrances in common products.
A University of Washington researcher is adding fuel to a heated debate over chemicals in common products such as soaps, lotions, and cleaning supplies. New research has found trace amounts of chemicals that might be toxic, although no health risk has ...
Flame retardants versus fire. Can you keep your family safe from both?
American Fertility Association blog Corey Whelan January 26, 2012 I’m as organic as a single mother on a budget can be. We buy little to... Read More
Always Pads Testing Results
What’s Hiding in Always Pads? In August 2014 Women’s Voices for the Earth commissioned testing of four types of Always menstrual pads, manufactured by Procter... Read More
The Call for Transparency in Professional Salon Products is a Big Deal
Even if you are not a regular salon-goer yourself, this first-of-its-kind legislation has the power to drastically improve the health, and human rights of salon workers in California, and eventually, hopefully, throughout the nation.
Period Health News – Oct 2020
This month in Period Health we're celebrating Environmenstrual Week! Plus, growing concerns over period poverty during COVID-19, Facebook bans an ad for showing red menstrual blood, new period stories and more!
Label Reading 101
Español: Lectura de Etiquetas 101 By law, cleaning products sold in California must disclose a list of ingredients both on a website, and on the... Read More
Cleaning: Are we overdoing it?
A new study found that in homes where there was more frequent use of cleaning products, children were at greater risk of developing asthma and having other breathing problems.
Glade: stop keeping toxic fragrance secrets
Glade Lavender & Vanilla New Soft Mist air freshener 8 OZ spray. Glade brand is owned by S. C. Johnson & Son.