(Natural News) A number of chemicals found in some everyday items have long been determined to be harmful to the environment. But further investigations have revealed that some of these substances also impact the health of human beings. Furthermore, these affect human fertility, especially that of males, by reducing the amount of sperm produced by their bodies […]

(Natural News) Soil and water contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals build up in living organisms. Known as bioaccumulation, this usually affects aquatic animals and plants used for food. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in crops is a hot topic among scientists because of the threat they pose to human health. Besides having toxic effects, some […]

(Natural News) Microplastics are everywhere these days. They are even falling from the sky, a recent study finds. Researchers from various institutions in the US, including the US Geological Survey (USGS), found microplastics in rain samples collected from the Denver-Boulder urban corridor and other sites along Colorado’s Front Range. Their findings, which were published on […]

(Natural News) When consumed on their own, alcohol and antibiotic pharmaceutical drugs cause adverse effects on human health. It stands to reason that taking both substances together worsens those side effects. Nausea is a side effect shared by antibiotics and alcohol. People who take pharmaceutical drugs grow queasy because the harsh chemicals affect their gastrointestinal […]

(Natural News) People focus on consuming clean food, but unknown to many, your furniture may contain harmful chemicals as well. These chemicals can be absorbed through eating, inhaling, and even through the skin. Keep a look out for the following materials and check for their non-toxic alternatives. (h/t to MindBodyGreen.com) 1. Stain-guard coatings Stain-guard coatings […]

(Natural News) The thought of drinking urine is disgusting, but it may just save your life – if the situation calls for it. Drinking pee, also called urine therapy, has been practiced for many centuries. Some beliefs claim that it has healing properties. However, numerous studies say the opposite, stating that drinking pee is inadvisable. […]

(Natural News) If you’re into bling, here’s something to consider before you buy your next piece of jewelry. A recent study from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in California found significant levels of the toxic metal cadmium in jewelry items sold at major national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack, Walgreens, and Papaya. According to […]

(Natural News) Exposure to mercury has long been considered as harmful to humans. Multiple studies have documented the toxicity of mercury and its often irreversible effects on the human body. But did you know that dental fillings also contain mercury that can make you sick? The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ranks mercury third on […]

(Natural News) Chemical-based sunscreens are unsafe enough on their own. But the glitter sunscreen that came out this summer of 2018 might pollute the environment on top of the existing detrimental effects on human health, an article in Harper’s Bazaar reported. Glitter is highly popular among women and children. Makeup, nail polish, and lip gloss are […]

(Natural News) Fracking companies are the real-life equivalent of super-villain Lootin’ Plunder from the old Captain Planet cartoons. An EcoWatch article described the fracking industry’s profitable business model, where they earn billions of dollars of profits by encouraging petrochemical companies to overproduce plastic products made from shale fuel. Fuels extracted through hydraulic fracking processes are sold to customers like […]