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7 reasons to add more plants to your diet
You probably know plant-based and plant-forward diets have considerable benefits. But you might not know the exact benefits.. Do they help your health? The environment?

Hundreds of chemicals in everyday consumer products may increase breast cancer risk

Soothe dry skin this winter with safer balms and salves

7 ways to detox your home (and keep it clean) year ‘round
If you’ve ever thought about making changes in your household routine to lower your exposure to toxic chemicals, you may be put off by how daunting it seems.

Reforming federal cosmetics law: What is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act?
Almost a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, or MoCRA, into law, marking the first significant update to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic...

Life-saving antibiotics in jeopardy from growing use in factory-farmed animals
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1 EWG staffer, 4 New Year’s resolutions
I joined EWG in June 2022, after a series of unexpected events that I can (mostly) attribute to the global pandemic. Though I had always loved learning about ways to create a healthier life for myself...

Sweater weather worries: What to know before you layer up
As temperatures drop and holiday shopping kicks into high gear, it’s time to talk about the many chemicals that might lurk in the clothes filling your gift bags.

Surprise! Some of your favorite foods may contain artificial sweetener

What are quats?
To protect your health, it’s essential to know what’s in your cleaning products, especially if you have kids, who are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals.

Safer storage: Avoiding microplastic concerns while managing holiday leftovers

7 holiday cleaning tips for a healthy home
’Tis the season of joy and celebration – but with all the cooking and entertaining, our homes can quickly become a mess. Many of us may feel inspired to engage in a bit of seasonal cleaning –...

EWG’s 2023 gift guide
Choosing a gift for someone is challenging enough without the added worry of whether the item is full of potentially harmful chemicals.

Holiday shopping, handled: The best (and cleanest) pampering gifts for everyone on your shopping list

EWG: Schools near pesticide spray zones could lose health protections

Study: Consumption of ultra-processed foods may cause harmful ‘food addiction’

Making meals without microplastics: Tips for safer cutting boards
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EWG petitions FDA to ban two toxic additives in popular Halloween candy

No tricks, just treats: A nutritionist shares how new California food safety law will make Halloween healthier

What you can do about the environmental risk factors that can lead to breast cancer
