“Consumers are often surprised to learn that most of the chemicals used in everyday cosmetics are not thoroughly tested for safety,” says Robin Dodson, a scientist at Silent Spring Institute.…
Author: Caitlin Dow
If you’re piling on the beans, whole grains, fruit, and veggies and you still aren’t regular, it may be time to consider an over-the-counter laxative. (Looking for info about psyllium…
Can tanning lotions give you a bronze glow without boosting your risk of skin cancer and wrinkles? The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). It makes you…
“You wouldn’t swallow a spoonful of toxic cosmetic ingredients,” wrote Time.com in 2016. “But in some ways, smearing them under your arms in the form of deodorant or antiperspirant may…
“The #1 way to #2,” proclaims the Squatty Potty website. “Squatty Potty is the original toilet stool that positions your body in a natural, comfy squat,” says the company’s website.…
First, what does it mean to be “regular”? “We consider normal anywhere from going three times per day to three times per week,” says Jacqueline Wolf, a gastroenterologist and associate…
Food waste made headlines recently as farmers were forced to dump millions of pounds of fresh food intended for businesses and schools closed during the pandemic. But even before then,…
Can certain diets help you lose weight by changing your gut microbes, as some people claim? Two years ago, when researchers randomly assigned 609 overweight or obese people to healthy…
“A moist sponge that is not sanitized daily or replaced often can harbor bacteria and germs that can make you sick,” says Mindy Costello, an environmental health expert and registered…
Exercise can seem overwhelming, especially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Why bother? “Even after a relatively short bout of moderate-intensity activity like brisk walking, we think better,” says…