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What Flavored Vapes Do to Your Body

What Flavored Vapes Do to Your Body

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

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Scientists Measured Microplastics in Coffee Served in To-Go Cups. Here’s What They Found.

Scientists Measured Microplastics in Coffee Served in To-Go Cups. Here’s What They Found.

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

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‘Forever Chemicals’ May Be Weakening Your Child’s Bones

‘Forever Chemicals’ May Be Weakening Your Child’s Bones

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

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How to Make a Safe and Reliable 2-Step Produce Wash

How to Make a Safe and Reliable 2-Step Produce Wash

Easily and naturally reduce chemical residues on fruits and vegetables

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Study Links Phthalates to Preterm Births and Infant Deaths

Study Links Phthalates to Preterm Births and Infant Deaths

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

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From the Refrigerator to Cleaning Agents: Hidden Household Toxins

From the Refrigerator to Cleaning Agents: Hidden Household Toxins

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

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Lesser-Known ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Faster Biological Aging

Lesser-Known ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Faster Biological Aging

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

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Five Ways Cancer Takes Hold—and How Daily Habits Disrupt It

Five Ways Cancer Takes Hold—and How Daily Habits Disrupt It

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

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Is Your Drinking Water Putting You at Risk for Parkinson’s?

Is Your Drinking Water Putting You at Risk for Parkinson’s?

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

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Dirty Appliances May Be Making Your Family Sick

Dirty Appliances May Be Making Your Family Sick

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

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This Ancient Oil Ritual Cleans the Scalp, Eases Stress, and Improves Sleep

This Ancient Oil Ritual Cleans the Scalp, Eases Stress, and Improves Sleep

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

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How Mold Exposure May Harm the Brain, Gut, and Immune System

How Mold Exposure May Harm the Brain, Gut, and Immune System

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

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Public Health Professor Shares Tips for Choosing Safer Cookware

Public Health Professor Shares Tips for Choosing Safer Cookware

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

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Mold-Sniffing Dog Uncovers Source of Girl’s Mysterious Illness

Mold-Sniffing Dog Uncovers Source of Girl’s Mysterious Illness

Dogs are finding hidden dangers that high-tech equipment misses.

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Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton

Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton

As the incidence of fractures is projected to rise by 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit. 

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Some Coffee Compounds May Be Problematic—Here’s What You Can Do

Some Coffee Compounds May Be Problematic—Here’s What You Can Do

From toxins to pesticide residues, we examine what's really in your coffee and whether you should be concerned.

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Risks of Plastic Chemicals That Are Everywhere in Your Home

Risks of Plastic Chemicals That Are Everywhere in Your Home

Everyday plastic exposures can affect hormones and long-term health, but simple steps can help reduce your risk.

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You’re Surrounded by Microplastics, but These Habits Can Help Reduce Exposure

You’re Surrounded by Microplastics, but These Habits Can Help Reduce Exposure

Microplastics enter our homes and bodies in surprising ways, but small changes in how we cook, clean, and store our belongings can help lower our exposure.

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What Your Hair Can Reveal About Your Health

What Your Hair Can Reveal About Your Health

Experts warn that testing is not yet standardized enough for reliable health screening.

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Your Bones ‘Remember’ the Cigarettes You Smoked

Your Bones ‘Remember’ the Cigarettes You Smoked

Ancient remains are helping scientists understand the long-term toll of smoking and pollution on bone health.

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Why Going Gray Might Be Your Body’s Way of Fighting Cancer

Why Going Gray Might Be Your Body’s Way of Fighting Cancer

Japanese researchers find that going gray may protect against melanoma. 

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How Gut Microbes Drive Cancer Risk–and What You Can Do to Restore Balance

How Gut Microbes Drive Cancer Risk–and What You Can Do to Restore Balance

Kickstart a healthier gut by eating nutrient-dense foods, avoiding harmful chemicals and additives, and rethinking your use of medicines.

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Your Tap Water May Be Toxic for Years After a Wildfire–Here’s What to Know

Your Tap Water May Be Toxic for Years After a Wildfire–Here’s What to Know

Studies show that wildfires increase toxic chemicals in tap water, including benzene and arsenic.

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There Is a Postnatal Link Between Tylenol Use and Autism, Researcher Says

There Is a Postnatal Link Between Tylenol Use and Autism, Researcher Says

The greatest vulnerability arises after birth, when an infant can no longer rely on the mother’s liver metabolism.

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Cleansing the Brain–Strategies to Guard Against Toxin-Driven Cognitive Decline

Cleansing the Brain–Strategies to Guard Against Toxin-Driven Cognitive Decline

Ancient and modern practices are being used in new ways to help keep the brain healthy.

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The Hidden Risk in 90 Percent of America’s Drinking Water—And How to Reduce It

The Hidden Risk in 90 Percent of America’s Drinking Water—And How to Reduce It

While chlorine and other disinfectants keep tap water free of deadly pathogens, their chemical byproducts carry uncertain risks.

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Microplastics Are Linked to Heart Disease–Here’s How to Lower Your Risk

Microplastics Are Linked to Heart Disease–Here’s How to Lower Your Risk

TCM supports spleen and liver function to boost detoxification and metabolism, helping reduce the health risks of microplastics.

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