(Natural News) A chemical found in baby bottles and banknotes has been shown to increase the risk of obesity in children, a study conducted by researchers from Brunel University London, New York University, and Vrije University in Amsterdam showed. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical that is widely used in consumer products such as […]

(Natural News) Scientists are constantly learning more about what causes cancer, and most of us were exposed as children to some of these toxins before anyone knew they were dangerous. We can do better for the next generation, however, by spreading the word about what can cause cancer in children and limit their exposure from […]

(Natural News) We all know that heading for the beach without first slathering ourselves in sunscreen (or sunblock as it’s known by many) is suicide in terms of skin cancer, right? Well actually, not right. In fact, if you are really serious about preventing skin cancer, you would be best served by avoiding sunscreen altogether. […]

(Natural News) If you’ve ever suspected that people are getting dumber by the day, new research has just proven humans really aren’t as smart as they used to be. Studies show that the average IQ score has been falling with every generation born after 1975 — and now, scientists believe that at least one pesticide […]

(Natural News) A team of animal behavior biologists from Harvard University has tracked the exact way neonicotinoids, the world’s most commonly used insecticide, affect the behavior of bees. Their study, published in Science, highlights the dangers of using this class of neuro-active chemicals, especially as they appear to have insidious effects on vital pollinators. Using […]

(Natural News) Once hailed as one of the most transformative inventions in modern history, plastic’s reputation has taken a severe hit in recent years as more information comes to light about its negative effects on our health and the environment. The plasticizers used to make plastics known as phthalates have been discovered to be particularly […]

(Natural News) Half a century after being used in the Vietnam War, Agent Orange is still affecting people living in the area where it was used. In fact, one study has linked exposure to Agent Orange that was sprayed during the war to higher levels of some hormones in women as well as their breastfeeding […]

(Natural News) Those of us who have children can likely remember the incredible excitement we felt the day the pregnancy test came back positive. Sadly, that joy eludes many desperate couples. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that 12.1 percent of women in the U.S. face fertility issues, with virtually all of […]

(Natural News) We all know the downside of plastic packaging to the environment. Aquatic creature autopsies show bits and pieces of this non-biodegradable petroleum product. Around one million birds and marine species die each year due to being trapped in or ingesting plastic. Even if a lot of people are aware of this, tons are […]

(Natural News) Puberty is the stage where people experience physical changes as well as chemical changes within their bodies. This is where health advertisements come in – deodorants that claim to keep you “fresh-smelling” for 24 hours a day, facial wash that makes your skin look and feel like a baby’s, and those hygiene products […]