As a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products containing less sodium, they opted for saltier alternatives, essentially negating a pivotal initiative ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Federal agents have seized more than 1.4 million illegal vaping products being smuggled into the United States from China.
Dec 15, 2023
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A potentially dangerous trend has gained prominence on TikTok, with a number of people mixing borax into water and drinking it for supposed health benefits.
Jul 26, 2023
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People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Detox diets are often touted as a way to cleanse the body after the excess food and drinks that come with the holidays. These diets promise quick results and can particularly entice people around the new year, when there ...
Jan 19, 2023
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COVID-19 is changing household behaviors related to how we are exposed to various household chemicals linked to poor health outcomes. People surveyed earlier in the pandemic were using fewer personal care products but more ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Doherty Institute researchers have tested the effectiveness of common household cleaning products' ability to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces, showing that detergent, bleach and alcohol are highly effective.
Apr 12, 2022
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Commonly-used household products should carry a warning that they increase the risk of asthma, according to a new evidence review.
Jul 12, 2021
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University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers found evidence that triclosan—an antimicrobial found in many soaps and other household items—worsens fatty liver disease in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Nov 24, 2020
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