5 pesticide myths, debunked
Yes, everyone should be concerned about their exposure to pesticides. No, reading the label won’t save you (but you should do it anyway).
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High schooler organizes bike relay for cancer prevention
To fundraise for Silent Spring and other cancer organizations, 16-year-old Deren Miller is leading bikers 1700-plus miles up the Eastern Seaboard.
Oral-B stops using Teflon in its popular Glide dental floss
The change comes after years of public and scientific scrutiny, sparked by a landmark study by Silent Spring identifying dental floss as a potential source of PFAS exposure.
4 government actions that have improved consumer product safety
How science-backed regulations protect people from toxic chemicals in their everyday lives.
New online tool empowers communities to reduce their PFAS exposure
With a fresh design and expanded information, the PFAS Exchange is a vital resource that helps people understand their exposure to PFAS chemicals and take action to protect their health.
Breast cancer in young women: What to know
From the air we breathe to the products we use, how environmental factors may be driving the rise in early-onset disease.
Choosing safer personal care products can lower exposures to risky chemicals
Latest findings from the Taking Stock Study
Pesticides then and now: Rachel Carson’s warning still echoes
On Rachel Carson's birthday, we pay tribute to a scientist whose foresight changed the course of environmental history. Learn how Silent Spring is continuing her legacy.
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers: how to avoid them
Avoiding formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives can be tricky. Here are some tips for keeping this biology class standby out of your body.
12 tips for avoiding endocrine disrupting chemicals
People come into contact with endocrine disrupting chemicals in many different products—and these exposures add up. Scientists and health professionals recommend limiting your exposure as much as you can to reduce your risk of health problems.
