(Natural News) Maintaining your oral health is key to your overall well-being, but research suggests that the amount of triclosan in oral care products like toothpaste is linked to an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This also ties into the debate concerning the use of antibacterial compounds in consumer products. These compounds could be creating dangerous antibiotic-resistant germs that […]

(Natural News) Microplastics have been found to pick up pollution in their travels. Meaning, they pose an even greater threat to human health than previously thought. In the ocean, for instance, toxic compounds can hitch a ride on plastic and make it 10 times more toxic than it would normally be, according to new research from Tel Aviv […]

(Natural News) Microplastics can pick up pollution in their travels and pose an even greater threat to human health, according to a new study. (Article by Krystal Vasquez republished from EHN.org) In the ocean, for example, toxic compounds can hitch a ride on plastic and make the material 10 times more toxic than it would normally be, […]

(Natural News) Consumer waste like plastics pose a huge threat to marine life for various reasons. Apart from their durability and slow biodegradability, plastics also contain and attract toxic contaminants that can accumulate inside aquatic animals if they’re ingested. Over the past few decades, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the increasing amount of plastics found polluting the world’s oceans. […]

(Natural News) The dangers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) found in plenty of everyday products like plastic, perfume, and even some foods are not something a lot of people are aware of. These chemicals share similar structures with natural hormones like estrogen and androgen. This factor allows them to interfere with reproduction, development, and immune system […]

(Natural News) Oral care is vital for your overall health, but not all dental hygiene products are created equal. While it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day, the quality of the toothpaste you use has just as much of an impact on your dental health as the number of times […]

(Natural News) The human stomach, the saliva, and the large and small intestines are like a rain forest, teeming with more than five thousand living species of bacteria. These bacteria cells outnumber human cells 10:1. Every moment of every day, several trillion bacteria cells interact with one another and coordinate vital functions inside the body. […]

(Natural News) People are exposed to triclosan almost every day: It’s found in hand sanitizers, mouthwash, toothpaste, and other cosmetic products. While it’s known for its antibacterial properties, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSM) have discovered that triclosan can, in fact, help bacteria survive – and even tolerate – lethal doses of […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study published in mSystems, an open access journal run by the American Society for Microbiology, people introduce chemicals to the environment wherever they go. These chemicals called antimicrobials are often used in disinfectants and cleaners to kill microorganisms that can cause diseases. When these chemicals settle in indoor dust and spread in public […]

(Natural News) One thing is for sure. More than 200 million Americans are completely paranoid about germs and bacteria to the extent that they’re brainwashed to believe that the human immune system is next to helpless without the assistance of a boatload of chemicals that come in the form of injections, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, […]