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Childhood High Blood Pressure on the Rise Thanks to Plastic

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:43:59 +0000

It's one of the last things we think about affecting our children, but high blood pressure may be a health issue for children exposed to phthalates in food packaging, says a study published in the recent issue of The Journal of Pediatrics.

Organic Food (Yes, Organic) Linked to High Chemical Exposure Risk

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 09:55:09 +0000

Surprising news for organic food lovers in the recent issue of the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology: a University of Washington study found high levels of plastic in the bodies of people who refrained from eating food that had been packaged in plastic containers.

Mascary! Make-up May Cause Early Menopause

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:51:31 +0000

Women who regularly use cosmetics to look younger may want to rethink that strategy as new research connects chemicals in cosmetics to an increased risk for early onset of menopause.

No More Tears (From Toxic Chemicals): Johnson & Johnson Cleans Up Products

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:52:58 +0000

Announcing that it would remove chemicals of concern from its baby products by 2013, the personal care giant Johnson & Johnson is following through on a commitment it made after relentless pressure from health and environmental groups.

‘But Harmful Chemicals Equal American Jobs’ Says Major Chemical Companies

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:00:35 +0000

Major chemical companies have been seeking to block the addition of several new categories of chemicals proposed under the Toxic Substances Control Act by the EPA that the agency says could be a threat to humans and the environment.