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Image of a young brunette woman in a sweatshirt and ponytail, drinking water from a sports water bottle.
February 27, 2025
The new EWG Tap Water Database reveals crucial information about the contaminants in our drinking water that everyone needs to…
Image of a small blue scooper filled with white protein powder, spilling onto a blue background.
February 25, 2025
If you’re a protein powder fanatic, you should know: what is protein powder made of? A study reveals most include…
Image of three hot dogs with various toppings, from mustard and ketchup to relish and radishes.
February 17, 2025
Looking for the best diet for brain health? It includes fatty fish, nuts, and legumes — and a notable absence…
Image of an agricultural machine in the fields under a blue sky with clouds, spraying the herbicide paraquat on crops.
February 10, 2025
The herbicide paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease and lung fibrosis, but the EPA just delayed a decision on…
Image of a woman standing on a train platform in a denim vest top, holding a yellow sugar-sweetened soda beverage.
February 4, 2025
A sugary drink tax could minimize consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, which a study estimates are responsible for 340,000 deaths per…
Image of a pink table with a spread of various items that use red 3 dye, from the iconic maraschino cherries to a variety of light pink sprinkles spread on a waffle cone.
January 28, 2025
The FDA is finally banning the use of red 3 dye in food products, more than 30 years after first…
Image of three women in dresses clinking glasses of champagne in a cheers.
January 24, 2025
Can alcohol give you cancer? U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wants you to know the answer is yes —…
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 the research if they want to find sustainable…
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 is as likely to cause cancer as smoking cigarettes.
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 benefits and risks of the probiotic…
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…