A study by the University of Exeter and the Peninsula Medical School for the first time links thyroid disease with human exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFOA is a persistent organic chemical used in industrial and consumer goods including nonstick cookware and stain- and water-resistant coatings for carpets and fabrics.
93% of non-organic oranges analysed contained pesticide residues. 78% of apples analysed contained pesticide residues. 43% of all fruit and vegetables analysed had detectable levels of pesticides.So are pesticides safe?
By making a few adjustments to your chair, desk, and computer, you can reduce or eliminate back, shoulder, neck, and wrist pain or discomfort.
Phthalates have given us a whole new lot of uses for plastics. They may also be giving us a whole lot of problems. Phthalates have been linked to reproductive defects, lowered sperm counts, early puberty and cancer
Avoiding toxicity in any form is one of the main determinants of good health .
Here's 13 simple ways to take better care of the planet. They could save you money too.
Eating local food in season is a sane idea. It makes sense from so many different perspectives - health, happiness and the environment.
Here are some tips to help you be greener, save money by reducing petrol consumption and electricity consumption.
The adverts often seem to be suggesting that fruit and vegetables used in ready-meals are lovingly prepared, but the truth may be far removed from that.
Being concerned about pesticides on cotton may seem trivial compared with food, but it has been estimated that 25 per cent of the worlds total pesticide consumption is applied to fields of cotton.
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