Toxins

Moldy foods and foods contaminated with heavy metals can damage kidney function.

Chemicals in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe have contributed to a disease that is largely man-made.

Protecting brain health demands proactive, balanced living—guarding against chronic burnout and stress, aging, and other stressors.

What makes these pesticides appealing is also what makes them dangerous.

Many clinicians recommend that artificial food dyes be avoided, especially for children with ADHD. However, one problem is that artificial food dyes are everywhere. So how do we avoid them? ...

Vapes are marketed almost like candies, with colorful packaging and enticing flavors. Take popcorn flavoring for instance. The same chemicals used in popcorn-flavored vapes are also used to flavor popcorn ...

That hot coffee you grabbed to-go this morning on your way to work could have hundreds of thousands of microplastics floating in it. Microplastics from to-go cups leach into your ...

Many people have physical reactions to new clothing. What they might not realize is that all clothing, including online orders and secondhand garments, can be a minefield of risky irritants ...

Teaching children about the effects of e-cigarettes early may help decrease their allure.

PFAS chemicals are found in cookware, clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging.

Chronic inflammation often develops silently, yet it may contribute to conditions ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease.

The Maillard reaction gives you crispy, golden skin while minimizing the harmful compounds that frying and grilling produce.

For the first time, researchers identified the precise biological mechanism behind the damage.

That fresh-off-the-rack feeling may come with dyes, finishing chemicals, and germs picked up along the way.

Flavors do more than make vapes more addictive—they may also expose users to potentially harmful chemicals.

Convenient yes–but to-go cups, used by more than 1 billion people globally each day, may be harming your health.

A recent study found that children with higher PFAS levels had lower bone density, especially in the forearms.

Easily and naturally reduce chemical residues on fruits and vegetables

Exposure to a widely used plastic chemical may be contributing to preterm births globally, raising concerns about its role in maternal and infant health.

Even the cleanest of homes can contain invisible toxins detrimental to our health.

Research indicates that regulatory and monitoring efforts should reach beyond the compounds that have been most extensively studied to date.

New research shows that nearly 40 percent of cancers are preventable.

A study finds higher Parkinson’s rates near 'younger' carbonate aquifers. Experts explain what the findings mean—and what you can do.

Left unchecked, mold and debris can build up in everyday appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and washing machines.

For healthy hair and a relaxed mind and body, bathing with plant oils infused with essential oils is a simple yet luxurious practice.

Traditional Chinese medicine strengthens immunity and detox pathways to help clear mold toxins.

Small changes in how you cook with and what you eat can add up to meaningful health benefits over time.