Scientists with the University of Texas School of Public Health have released a study on persistent organic pollutant (POP) levels in the U.S. food supply. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives in June, showed that the chemicals are found in the many types of food even though their use has been banned. This study [...]

In layman’s terms, a dietary supplement is basically anything taken “intended to supplement the diet.” (This includes a vast array of products.)  The problem is that dietary supplements are not regulated under the same regulations as ordinary food and drug products.  The FDA regulates only “quality control and good manufacturing processes, but does not ensure [...]

Researches from Mount Sinai School of Medicine has found that childhood obesity may related to phthalates used in food packaging.

Phthalates are used not only in food packaging industry not also in toys, hair sprays, shampoos, nail polishs, soaps, lotions, lubricants, paint, pesticides and cosmetics. Earlier findings showed phthalates causes several adverse on on human health. [...]