Q&A: Do Disinfecting Wipes Pose a Health Hazard at Schools?
June 20, 2022
There are better ways to keep kids healthy and kill germs in classrooms … More ›
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Federal Scientists May Lower Lead Exposure Threshold for Children
January 10, 2022
Originally published on EnviroBlog. By Monica Amarelo, Director of Communications and Sonya Lunder, Senior Analyst In a shift that could help …
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New Resource Reveals Widespread Use of Toxic BPA
June 17, 2022
EWG has uncovered new information about a toxic chemical many of us are buying at the grocery store – and how common it really is … More ›
Chemicals in Food and Cosmetics Linked to Preterm Births and Low Birth Weight
June 13, 2022
A new study of pregnant women links triclosan and long-chain parabens with preterm births and smaller newborns … More ›
Male Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Longer Time to Conceive
May 31, 2022
The concentration of chemicals in a man’s body may have more effect on how long it takes a couple to conceive than the concentrations in the woman … More ›
Q&A: Are Kids Eating Too Much Arsenic?
May 19, 2022
Dr. Margaret Karagas answers our questions about arsenic in food and how it puts babies at risk … More ›
Weak Diaper Wipe Regulations Put Babies at Risk
May 17, 2022
Poor manufacturing practices can result in contamination of baby wipes with bacteria and mold … More ›
Kids Are on the Frontline of Pesticide Exposure
May 13, 2022
Dozens of independent studies show that pesticides do profound damage to children’s health. Kids in agricultural communities are at especially high … More ›
Five Essential Facts About Pesticides on Fruits and Vegetables
May 11, 2022
EWG breaks down the latest research on pesticide levels on fruits and vegetables, and how you can make smart choices for your family … More ›
What’s an “Organic” Crib Mattress, Anyway?
April 28, 2022
Compared to conventional mattresses, certified-organic options contain fewer pesticide residues, fewer harmful chemicals and fewer fumes to inhale … More ›
Toxic Contamination Begins in the Womb
April 15, 2022
Industrial pollution in people happens long before they take their first sip of water … More ›