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Image of a single tea bag on a white background, with a red tag. Research has shown a tea bag's microplastic content is through the roof.
January 14, 2025
A new study found that your tea bag’s microplastic content could cause an increased risk of cancer. Here’s how to…
What is the definition of healthy? The FDA releases new guidelines that change the answer to this question, and it now includes foods like salmon, avocado, and olive oil.
January 11, 2025
The FDA’s new definition of “healthy” means we can stop vilifying foods like eggs and start embracing whole foods for…
Image of wild salmon swimming in a stream. While GMO salmon is no longer available, the debate on wild vs. farmed salmon continues.
January 7, 2025
AquaBounty’s GMO salmon experiment is over, but consumers still need to do their research if they want to find truly…
What are sugar alcohols in food? An image of sugar-free candies in a clear bowl on a marble table.
December 16, 2024
What are sugar alcohols in food really? Substances like xylitol and erythritol can sweeten foods, but new research associates them…
Image of six brown hens roaming in and out of a barn with a pasture behind it.
December 11, 2024
What are cage-free eggs, and what does their organic status mean under new regulations? Here’s why consumers should still do…
Can pesticides cause cancer? New research suggests that it can. Image of a farmer in a tractor spraying pesticides over a field.
October 21, 2024
Can pesticides cause cancer? A new study says yes, pesticide exposure from your environment is as likely to cause cancer…
Image of the wine tasting room in Aperture Cellars, with a table and plush seating overlooking an expansive view of the vineyard.
October 10, 2024
Healdsburg wineries in northern California boast gorgeous vineyards and culinary delights. Here’s why it should be on every wine aficionado…
Image of a woman and a man sitting on the beach, sipping probiotic drinks from the can.
September 30, 2024
Probiotic drinks are having a moment. A double board-certified doctor weighs in on the potential benefits and risks of the…
Image of an aerial view of a large open farmed field with a flock of sheep grazing as part of a regenerative agriculture movement.
September 10, 2024
So what is regenerative agriculture, why is it important, and what’s the connection to our health? Father of Functional Medicine,…
Image of fresh produce: tomatoes, carrots, spinach, green onions, and mushrooms some are part of the Daily Dozen 2024 or the Clean 15. These lists help you choose the right produce in your grocery store to keep toxins out of your system.
September 10, 2024
Dirty Dozen 2024. Here’s what’s new with EWG’s annual report - scary fungicide among us. Don't panic! Here's how to…