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Is Your Lead-Glazed Pottery Cookware Safe?
Cooking acidic food in traditional glazed pottery can leach lead into your meal at 9x the rate of non-acidic food. Here is what you need to know.
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Is Bisphenol in Precooked Food Packaging Heated Dangerous?
Heating your pre-cooked meal in the package? You might be eating plastic chemicals. Here is what a new study found about migration and your health.
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Are Bioplastic Food Containers Safe? The Truth About Microplastics
Think your 'biodegradable' takeout container is safe? A new study found many are just plastic in disguise. Here is what you need to know.
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Is PFAS in food packaging safe? The results are in.
Researchers tested 66 common food containers. They found PFAS in 64% of them. Here is what you need to know.
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BPA, Phthalates, and Childhood Obesity: The Hidden Link
New research links common plastics to childhood obesity. It's time to look at what your kids are eating from every single day.
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BPA, Insulin Resistance, and Diabetes: A New Human Trial
A new human trial confirms that BPA exposure causes insulin resistance in just 5 days. Here is what you need to know to protect your metabolic health.
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Do Nylon Tea Bags Release Microplastics in Hot Water?
Steeping a nylon tea bag in hot water releases up to 24,000 microplastic particles per milliliter. Here is what you need to know.
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Are Your Tea Bags Leaching Microplastics?
That morning cup of tea might be steeping more than just leaves. New research shows nylon tea bags release toxic microplastics into your water.
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Are Microplastics in Bottled Water Drinks Harming Children?
New research confirms that children are exceeding safe microplastic exposure limits through bottled drinks. Here is what you need to know.
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Are Air Fryers Safe? Indoor Air Quality and VOCs
Think your air fryer is clean? A new study shows that after 70 uses, your appliance could be off-gassing VOCs even when it's turned off.
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Are PFAS in eggs from backyard chickens safe?
Think your backyard eggs are the safest option? A new study shows they might be hiding high levels of PFAS compared to store-bought eggs.
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Is biodegradable PLA plastic food packaging safe?
Biodegradable plastic is marketed as safe, but new research shows it can cross the placental barrier and damage fetal development.
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